Benton, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
34 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,167 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
68 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$80,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$422 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$542 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lowndes County
7
Montgomery Metro Area
5
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lowndes County
5
Montgomery Metro Area
7
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 46
Feb 4 0 49
Mar 5 0 56
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 72
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 3 0 65
Nov 4 0 56
Dec 4 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 72% of residents leaning left and 26% leaning right.

Liberal (72%) (26%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 28%
Hillary Clinton 70%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, AL State Senate District 23, AL State House District 69, AL
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Schools

JacksonSteele Elementary School
6 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Southside High School
7 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Bruce K Craig Elementary School
10 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Selma University
15 miles, NW
Alabama State University
31 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Hale County Hospital
14 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Prattville Baptist Hospital
24 miles, E • 5 star
Jackson Hospital & Clinic Inc
31 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Dothan Regional Airport
105 miles, SE • 1 star
Columbus Airport
110 miles, E • 1 star
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