Benton, Louisiana

Population 1,905

Benton is located in Bossier Parish, LA. The population is 1,905, making Benton the 5th largest city in Bossier Parish.

There are 4 public schools in Benton with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Benton is low , and there are 27 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Benton is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Benton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Benton include Belcher, Gilliam and Red Chute.

Benton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 13.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 75.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.5%

Crime Rate

49.99% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 95
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 191
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 953

Registered Offenders

91.81% Higher than national avg.
  • 27 offenders in Benton
  • 141.73 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

27 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 25

Unemployment

Low 2.8%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Benton, LA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Benton's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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27 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Benton, LA

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4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Benton, LA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Benton, LA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $680
  • 1 Bedroom: $820
  • 2 Bedrooms: $970
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,200
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,350

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Environmental Hazards

27 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Benton, LA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Benton, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.39 Average
    Benton, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 46.72°
  • February 50.48°
  • March 58.3°
  • April 65.98°
  • May 74.11°
  • June 82.64°
  • July 84.58°
  • August 85.1°
  • September 77.28°
  • October 65.84°
  • November 57°
  • December 51.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Benton, LA

Earthquakes
Benton, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Benton, LA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Benton, LA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Benton, LA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Benton, LA: $35,774

Unemployment

Unemployment in Benton is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.46%
White Collar - 46.54%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • John Fleming

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

14 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Benton, LA

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Benton, LA
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