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Benton Neighborhood Profile (change location)

Quick Glance

Population: 6,654
Population Growth: -3.1%
Population Density: 		1,247
Median Age: 42 years
Median Income: $32,191
Cost of Living Index: 		79

Weather
Today: Partly Cloudy
75°F / 59°F
January Avg Temp: 23°F
July Avg Temp: 89°F
Sunny Days: 210
Precipitation Days: 92
Rainfall (inches): 43
Snowfall (inches): 10

Benton Demographics

Benton Jobs and Politics

Unemployment Rate: 8.5%
Recent Job Growth: 1.8%
Future Job Growth: -4.9%
Democrat: 45.5%
Republican: 53.6%
Independent (others): 0.7%

Benton Housing Statistics

Median Home Age: 50 years
Median Home Value: $94,200

Benton Education Statistics

School Expenditures: 		$5,932
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17
Students/Librarian: 936
Students/Counselor: 628
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