Benton, Alabama
Quick Statistics
Benton is a community in Lowndes County, Alabama, home to about 32 people spread across 0.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $43,750 a year, and a typical home is worth about $95,000. About 18.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Benton ranks number 585 of 592 in population, number 361 in median household income, number 434 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Benton typically top out near 94°F in July, while January nights average about 37°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | White Hall, AL | 6.0 mi. | 875 |
| 2. | Mosses, AL | 11.5 mi. | 836 |
| 3. | Selmont-West Selmont, AL | 12.1 mi. | 2,150 |
| 4. | Gordonville, AL | 12.2 mi. | 275 |
| 5. | Lowndesboro, AL | 12.3 mi. | 70 |
| 6. | Autaugaville, AL | 12.6 mi. | 809 |
| 7. | Selma, AL | 14.8 mi. | 17,057 |
| 8. | Hayneville, AL | 16.4 mi. | 716 |
What is the population of Benton, Alabama?
Benton has a population of about 32 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Benton, Alabama in?
Benton is located in Lowndes County, Alabama.
What is the median home value in Benton, Alabama?
The median home value in Benton is about $95,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Benton, Alabama?
The median personal income in Benton is about $43,750 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Benton, Alabama?
Since 1950, 25 tornadoes have been recorded in Lowndes County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Benton, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 94 degrees and January lows about 37 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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