Benton
City in Scott County, Missouri
Benton is a city in Scott County, Missouri, with 866 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 436 ft (133 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lambert, 0.5 miles SE.
- 866residents (2020 Census)
- 436 ftelevation · 133 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 1,366 / sq mipopulation density
- 63736ZIP code
About Benton
Benton is a city in and the county seat of Scott County, Missouri, United States. The population was 866 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Benton
- Median household income
- $86,023
- Median home value
- $254,300
- Median rent
- $889/mo
- Median age
- 45.9
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Benton had 866 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 866 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,366 per sq mi (527 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benton at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Scott County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 866 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.63 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0993° N, 89.5605° W |
| ZIP code | 63736 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2904798 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benton
- Lambert0.5 mi SE
- New Hamburg3.1 mi NW
- Morley4.8 mi SW
- Oran5.2 mi W
- Haywood City6.4 mi S
- Kelso6.4 mi N
- Blodgett6.9 mi S
- Commerce7.5 mi NE
- Chaffee7.9 mi NW
- Scott City8.7 mi N
- Thebes, IL9.9 mi NE
- Vanduser10.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Benton
What county is Benton in?
Benton is in Scott County, Missouri.
What is the population of Benton, MO?
866 people lived in Benton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benton, MO?
The ZIP code of Benton is 63736.
What is the elevation of Benton?
436 feet (133 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benton?
Lambert (0.5 mi), New Hamburg (3.1 mi), Morley (4.8 mi), Oran (5.2 mi), Haywood City (6.4 mi).
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