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Benton County, MO
6 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Benton County, Missouri.
Population
20,151
Land area
704sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Benton County
Benton County at a glance
- Benton County is 68% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,567 a year, 26% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,900 (23% below Missouri) and median rent is $773 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Warsaw (1,980), Lincoln (1,787) and Cole Camp (1,436).
Local data for Benton County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benton County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,567
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$177,900
Prices -1.0% in a year
Median rent
$773/mo
Homeownership
83.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
54.5
Average commute
31.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,510), Irish Americans (2,402), Scottish Americans (475).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,027
3,818 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,570
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $10,620 per person
PPP loans
$15.2M
875 loans, 2,437 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$75.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Benton County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benton County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
582
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 22°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benton County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Benton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Benton County, MO?
- Warsaw is the largest city or town in Benton County, with about 1,980 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Benton County?
- Benton County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65325, 65326, 65338, 65355.
- What is the population of Benton County, MO?
- About 20,151 people live in Benton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Benton County?
- Benton County borders Camden County, Pettis County, Henry County, Morgan County, St. Clair County, Hickory County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023