Benton County, Tennessee
Among the top 21% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 29% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
- top 5% for estimated total tax burden
- top 6% for cost of living
- bottom 4% for sales tax
Benton County is a county in Tennessee with about 16,000 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, cost of living, and income tax. It rates lower on broadband access and sales tax.
Official websitebentoncountytn.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in3.9 in
muggy 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$48k17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 94% of US counties
Home Value$112k20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$779better than 60% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 88% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.61%better than 74% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax9.55%better than 4% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden4.58%better than 95% of US counties
Unemployment6.5%better than 21% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)38°F61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation52.2 in79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.9 inbetter than 69% of US counties
Sunny Days255 daysbetter than 71% of US counties
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 18% of US counties
Comfortable Days69 daysbetter than 25% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk39.1better than 59% of US counties
School Quality43.0better than 22% of US counties
Violent Crime814/100kbetter than 48% of US counties
Property Crime1264/100kbetter than 34% of US counties
Community
Population15,93335th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age47.989th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1322nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9725th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5875th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.4%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.9%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.8%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 40% of US counties
Walkability4.9/20better than 17% of US counties
Airport Distance78 mibetter than 63% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access75.1%better than 15% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.14better than 56% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 30% 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 $41k, better than 94% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Benton County?
- The median home value in Benton County is $112k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Benton County?
- Median household income in Benton County is $48k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Benton County?
- Median gross rent in Benton County is $779 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 1264/100k.
- What is the weather like in Benton County?
- Benton County averages 79°F in July and 38°F in January, with 52.2 in of annual precipitation and about 255 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Benton County?
- Public-school quality in Benton County is below average, scoring better than 22% 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 26 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)