Benton County, Oregon
Among the top 4% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 6% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 3% for walkability
- bottom 3% for property crime
Benton County is a county in Oregon with about 96,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and school quality. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property crime.
Official websiteco.benton.or.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 7.0 in0.8 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$57kbetter than 8% of US counties
Home Value$442k96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 8% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 7% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.03%better than 37% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden16.13%better than 6% of US counties
Unemployment6.8%better than 18% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)67°F5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.9 in65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.5 inbetter than 67% of US counties
Sunny Days207 daysbetter than 21% of US counties
Summer Humidity52°Fbetter than 89% of US counties
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 90% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk84.4better than 15% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties
Violent Crime930/100kbetter than 40% of US counties
Property Crime3202/100kbetter than 3% of US counties
Community
Population95,61580th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3257th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0265th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+413rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)78.5%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.1%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.1%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)6.9%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.4%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 82% of US counties
Walkability11.7/20better than 97% of US counties
Airport Distance86 mibetter than 57% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.5%better than 96% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.46better than 42% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 76% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Benton County an affordable place to live?
- Benton County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $57k, better than 8% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Benton County?
- The median home value in Benton County is $442k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Benton County?
- Median household income in Benton County is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Benton County?
- Median gross rent in Benton County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Benton County safe?
- Benton County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 930/100k (better than 40%). Property crime is 3202/100k.
- What is the weather like in Benton County?
- Benton County averages 67°F in July and 41°F in January, with 47.9 in of annual precipitation and about 207 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Benton County?
- Public-school quality in Benton County is above average, scoring better than 96% 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 20 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)