Benton, Wisconsin

Population 983

Benton is located in Lafayette County, WI. The population is 983, making Benton the 4th largest city in Lafayette County.

There are 3 public schools in Benton with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Benton is very low , and there are 5 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 New Diggings, Cuba City and Hazel Green.

Benton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 8.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 74.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.6%

Crime Rate

100% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Property Crime: 0
  • Larceny Theft: 0

Registered Offenders

73.38% Higher than national avg.
  • 5 offenders in Benton
  • 50.86 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

16 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 16

Unemployment

Low 2.6%
  • Wisconsin unemployment average: 3.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Benton, WI and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Benton's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.

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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, WI

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Benton, WI issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Benton, WI issued 0 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: $522
  • 1 Bedroom: $615
  • 2 Bedrooms: $757
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,044
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,116

Zip Codes

53803 53807 53811

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Environmental Hazards

16 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Benton, WI has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Benton, WI is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.79 Average
    Benton, WI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 17.22°
  • February 22.6°
  • March 36.35°
  • April 47.9°
  • May 59.53°
  • June 69.03°
  • July 72.72°
  • August 71.32°
  • September 61.67°
  • October 50.28°
  • November 38.55°
  • December 22.52°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Benton, WI

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Benton, WI: $49,050

Unemployment

Unemployment in Benton is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.31%
White Collar - 49.69%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Scott Walker
  • Sen. Tammy Baldwin
  • Sen. Ron Johnson

City Representatives

  • Mark Pocan

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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1 Cemetery view all

1 FCC Tower view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Benton, WI

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Benton, WI
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