What are the schools like in Benton, IN?

School district data for Benton is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Benton?

The median household income in Benton, IN is $99,583 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Benton, IN?

Benton has an average high temperature of 31.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.2 inches.

Benton, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Benton, IN?

Benton has a violent crime rate of 331.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1267.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Benton, IN a Good Place to Live?

Benton is a small town of 582 in Indiana, with a median household income of $99,583 and a 2.6% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Benton stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Benton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Benton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Benton metro area.

Metric	Benton, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$151,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$99,583	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Benton's violent crime rate is 331.5 per 100,000 residents — 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

331.5 /100k

Property Crime

1267.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Benton, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Benton sees average highs of 31.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July, with 34.6 inches of annual precipitation and 45.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Benton, IN
Average High — January	31.9°F
Average High — July	83.2°F
Annual Precipitation	34.6"
Annual Snowfall	45.2"

Demographics

Metric	Benton, IN	National Avg
Population	582	—
Median Age	33.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.7%	22.2%
65 and over	8.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Benton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benton, IN affordable or expensive?

Benton has a median home value of $151,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $99,583.

What is the crime rate in Benton, IN?

Benton's violent crime rate is 331.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1267.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Benton?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Benton, IN a good place to live?

Benton, IN has a population of 582, a median household income of $99,583, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Benton?

Benton averages 31.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.6 inches with about 45.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Benton?

The population of Benton, Indiana is 582 with a median age of 33.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Benton?

Key numbers for living in Benton: median home $151,300, median household income $99,583, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Benton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.