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Living in Benton

For Benton, 40.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 173 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Benton is in the United States; its population was 36,595 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1930 sources

Population38,898people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,420EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent942.3EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.43%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,679offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 69% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean11.64µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Benton?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Benton.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,072 per month, while the median home value was US$212,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 68.2%, and the vacancy rate was 5.26% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Benton recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet22Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan23Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,072/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent40.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)5.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,574 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,090 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent942.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes727 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Benton a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–57%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–63%
Student48%strong on education, weak on work · range 38–58%
Family45%strong on family, weak on cost · range 36–54%
Retirement44%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 33–55%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,079 of 38,898 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$72,876 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Benton is 3.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income72,876 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband77.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet7.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet6.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary3,420 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,383 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov24Official
Unemployment rate3.43 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Benton?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,383 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,491of €2,663 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,663
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,090
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,491
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Benton Salary needed to live in Benton

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Benton. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Benton. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher94.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools23 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents23.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio7 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents173 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,492 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Benton when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBenton highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Benton highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Benton2,679
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,679 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents570.5 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes172 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time24.24 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work0.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Destinations from nearest airport17 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights19Official
Nearest airportLIT3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official
Distance to nearest airport38 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Benton. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Benton.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Benton is 11.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean11.64 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202430Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 11.39 · Feb 13.94 · Mar 18.72 · Apr 23.61 · May 27.56 · Jun 31.67 · Jul 33.83 · Aug 33.67 · Sep 30.39 · Oct 24.44 · Nov 17.83 · Dec 12.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.778 · Feb 1.28 · Mar 5.22 · Apr 9.94 · May 15.33 · Jun 20.33 · Jul 22.39 · Aug 21.56 · Sep 17.11 · Oct 10.56 · Nov 4.61 · Dec 0.667 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average temperature by monthJan 5.33 · Feb 7.61 · Mar 12 · Apr 16.78 · May 21.44 · Jun 26 · Jul 28.11 · Aug 27.61 · Sep 23.78 · Oct 17.5 · Nov 11.22 · Dec 6.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 100.1 · Feb 113.5 · Mar 140.2 · Apr 156 · May 149.6 · Jun 102.4 · Jul 107.9 · Aug 85.6 · Sep 96.27 · Oct 123.7 · Nov 133.1 · Dec 135.4 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00031750 (CRYSTAL VALLEY)18Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading35.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean10.38 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites6 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,441 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature28.37 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature17.93 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature9.3 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Little Rock ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±6.2 °C, Werl (Germany) ±6.6 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±6.8 °C, Bremerhaven (Germany) ±7.0 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±7.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.27 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents1,079 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density649.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population38,898 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics38,869 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value212,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes68.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate66.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad2.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage62 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage74.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance7.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher28.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available97.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022348,608 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 2022193 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over18,551 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home9.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans84.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Benton

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Bryant as a Benton alternative in the same region

9 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Unemployment: 2.6% Bryant vs 3.4% Benton−24%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,233 Bryant vs 2,679 Benton−17%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,777 Bryant vs €3,420 Benton+10%
  • Residents: 22,815 Bryant vs 38,898 Benton−41%
  • Nearest airport: 28.0 km Bryant vs 38.0 km Benton−26%
  • Foreign residents: 2.0% Bryant vs 2.3% Benton−13%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,383 Bryant vs €3,383 Bentonsame level
Full comparisonMore about Bryant

Plainfield as a Benton alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 872 km, better on 6 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 2.3% Benton+169%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,679 Benton−72%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,420 Benton+41%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,383 Benton+20%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 38.0 km Benton−76%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 11.6 µg/m³ Benton−33%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.4% Benton+10%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Benton

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

East End 22.2 km away
Rent
989.5 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,000 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Benton, nearest in population first.

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Hilliard38,898 residentsNorthglenn38,893 residentsLeesburg38,905 residentsDuncanville38,915 residentsQuincy38,918 residentsLewiston38,866 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Benton?

The median gross salary is 3,383 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Benton?

The unemployment rate is 3.43 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Benton?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 11.64 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Benton?

Police recorded 2,679 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Benton?

The published population is 38,898 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Benton?

1,079 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Benton a good place to live?

Benton may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Benton?

Bryant, East End are near Benton. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
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  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  9. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  20. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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