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Benton, MO
City in Scott County, Missouri.
Population
826
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,298
ZIP codes
0
Benton and its ZIP codes
Benton at a glance
- Benton is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $86,023 a year, 22% more than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $254,300 (10% above Missouri) and median rent is $889 a month.
Local data for Benton, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benton, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,023
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$254,300
Median rent
$889/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
35.9%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (310), Irish Americans (64), Scottish Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Benton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,776
16,184 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,217
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$281M
FY 2026, $7,375 per person
How people get to work
Benton, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benton, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
888
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
665
4.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benton, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Benton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LambertVillage | 0.6 mi | 0.1 |
| New HamburgCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.9 |
| MorleyCity | 4.6 mi | 0.8 |
| OranCity | 5.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Haywood CityVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| KelsoVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| BlodgettCity | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| CommerceVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| ChaffeeCity | 7.8 mi | 1.8 |
| Scott CityCity | 9 mi | 4.9 |
| Thebes, ILVillage | 9.9 mi | 1.7 |
| VanduserVillage | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| PerkinsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| DeltaCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| DutchtownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| DiehlstadtVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benton, MO in?
- Benton is in Scott County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Benton, MO?
- About 826 people live in Benton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benton?
- Nearby places include Lambert (0.6 mi), New Hamburg (2.7 mi), Morley (4.6 mi), Oran (5.1 mi), Haywood City (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023