About Benton County

Benton is a county in the Memphis Metropolitan area. It has a population of 7,637 and a population density of 20, which is 79% below the national average. It has a median age of 42, which is 6 years above the Memphis Metro median age and 3 years above the national average.


Benton County has a median home value of $123,273, which is 48% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,103 is 25% below the metro average rent and 47% below the national average rent The average household income in Benton County is $38,750 , which is 39% below the Metro average household income and 50% below the national average of household income.

Metro Area loading
$123,273Median Home Value
$235,765 Memphis Metro Area
$1,103Median Rent
$1,478 Memphis Metro Area
View Map in Full Screen

Towns of Benton County

Nearby Counties

Free Neighborhood Recommendations
Try it now

Looking to buy a home? We provide free neighborhood recommendations, backed by our data. Book a free consultation today !

img

Benton County's population is made up of 55% married, 24% single, 12% divorced and 9% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 42%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 26%. Homeowners make up 81% of the population in Benton County.

7,637Population
1,335,549 Memphis Metro Area
20Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
42 Median Age
36 Memphis Metro Area
See Detailed Demographics Data for Benton County

The Per Capita income in Benton County is $24,690. The Median Household Income is $38,750

$24,690Income Per Capita
$35,441 Memphis Metro Area
$38,750Median Household Income
$64,025 Memphis Metro Area
18% Poverty Rate
16% Memphis Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
6% Memphis Metro Area
See Detailed Employment Data for Benton County
Amenities in Benton County
See Detailed Amenities Data for Benton County
$123,273Median Home Value
$235,765 Memphis Metro Area
$1,103Median Rent
$1,478 Memphis Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Memphis Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
19%
Home Owners
81%
See Detailed Real Estate Data for Benton County
315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Hickory Flat crime index is 53 which is lower than the national average.

53
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

See Detailed Crime Data for Benton County

Nextburb ranking is based on key statistics from the U.S. Census data, FBI, CDC, and other sources

Show Ranking by
  • Ranked #24 In Memphis Bay Area
    of 322 Total Places
  • Ranked #52 In Memphis Bay Area
    of 322 Total Places
  • Ranked #125 In Memphis Bay Area
    of 322 Total Places
See All Rankings
Compare Lifestyle
Compare demographics, real estate, crime and other stats
VS

Your next place to live is waiting for you


loading-image
LayerBtn
img