Benton County, Missouri
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
- top 16% for monthly owner costs
- bottom 9% for school quality
Benton County is a county in Missouri with about 20,000 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and F for weather. Standout strengths include monthly owner costs, property tax rate, and cost of living. It rates lower on commute time and school quality.
Official websitebentoncomo.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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74%52%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.6 in1.9 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$50k21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 75% of US counties
Home Value$155k47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$825better than 48% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 84% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.58%better than 78% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.39%better than 25% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.36%better than 52% of US counties
Unemployment5.0%better than 45% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.4 in51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall18.4 inbetter than 42% of US counties
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 34% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 33% of US counties
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk66.8better than 32% of US counties
School Quality35.5better than 9% of US counties
Violent Crime814/100kbetter than 48% of US counties
Property Crime936/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Community
Population19,61641st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age54.198th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1218th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0475th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5875th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.6%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.3%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.4%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 13% of US counties
Walkability5.8/20better than 40% of US counties
Airport Distance103 mibetter than 47% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.4%better than 29% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.53better than 43% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 62% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Benton County an affordable place to live?
- Benton County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 75% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Benton County?
- The median home value in Benton County is $155k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Benton County?
- Median household income in Benton County is $50k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Benton County?
- Median gross rent in Benton County is $825 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Benton County safe?
- Benton County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 814/100k (better than 48%). Property crime is 936/100k.
- What is the weather like in Benton County?
- Benton County averages 78°F in July and 30°F in January, with 43.4 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Benton County?
- Public-school quality in Benton County is below average, scoring better than 9% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Benton County?
- The average one-way commute in Benton County is 31 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)