Living in Benton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Benton · Census data 2020–2024
Benton has 27 residents with a median age of 58.5. The median household income is $51,250 (32% lower than the Iowa median).
Benton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Benton at a glance
- Population
- 27
- Median age
- 58.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $75,059
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Benton a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Iowa median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Benton median household income
The median household income in Benton is $51,250 and the income per person is $26,315. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Benton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 31.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.08
31.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Benton has many vacation and second homes.
Benton demographics
- Population
- 27
- Median age
- 58.5
- Under 18
- 7.4%
- 65 and older
- 33.3%
- Households
- 13
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Benton ›
Education in Benton
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Benton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Benton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 53.8%
Benton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | 27 | $51,250 | — | — |
| Mount Ayr | 1,816 | $74,167 | $152,000 | $707 |
| Diagonal | 454 | $74,375 | $91,500 | $825 |
| Blockton | 122 | $78,750 | $62,900 | $830 |
| Clearfield | 396 | $48,250 | $72,800 | $713 |
| Tingley | 128 | $62,083 | $75,000 | $788 |
| Shannon City | 115 | $92,875 | $45,000 | — |
| Grant City | 959 | $45,192 | $68,200 | $480 |
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What is the median household income in Benton, IA?
The median household income in Benton is $51,250, 32% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Benton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Iowa median.
What is the median age in Benton?
The median age in Benton is 58.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Benton?
The average commute to work in Benton is 16 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Benton?
The unemployment rate in Benton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Benton?
26.1% of adults in Benton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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