Benton, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
1,349 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$167,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$333 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$451 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Polk County
3
Cleveland Metro Area
6
Tennessee
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Polk County
5
Cleveland Metro Area
7
Tennessee
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 37
Feb 5 1 41
Mar 5 1 49
Apr 4 0 57
May 5 0 65
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 5 0 69
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 6 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, TN State Senate District 2, TN State House District 22, TN
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Schools

Chilhowee Middle School
<1 miles, N • 1 star
Benton Elementary
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Polk County High School
2 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Lee University
12 miles, W • 1.9 star
Cleveland State Community College
13 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Franklin Academy
13 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Tennova Health Care-Cleveland
12 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
18 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Fannin Regional Hospital
24 miles, S • 4.1 star
Adventhealth Murray
28 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lovell Field
33 miles, W • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
57 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Asheville Regional Airport
120 miles, E • 1.4 star
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