Benton, Tennessee
Quick Statistics
Benton is a community in Polk County, Tennessee, home to about 1,560 people spread across 3.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $18,530 a year, and a typical home is worth about $184,200. About 15.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 86.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 13 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Tennessee towns GeoStat tracks, Benton ranks number 252 of 502 in population, number 447 in median household income, number 258 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 89°F in July, while January nights average about 29°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Charleston, TN | 9.8 mi. | 956 |
| 2. | Calhoun, TN | 10.1 mi. | 546 |
| 3. | East Cleveland, TN | 11.5 mi. | 1,934 |
| 4. | Cleveland, TN | 12.4 mi. | 48,829 |
| 5. | Wildwood Lake, TN | 12.6 mi. | 3,495 |
| 6. | Etowah, TN | 13.3 mi. | 3,658 |
| 7. | Riceville, TN | 15.1 mi. | 823 |
| 8. | South Cleveland, TN | 15.3 mi. | 7,452 |
What is the population of Benton, Tennessee?
Benton has a population of about 1,560 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Benton, Tennessee in?
Benton is located in Polk County, Tennessee.
What is the median home value in Benton, Tennessee?
The median home value in Benton is about $184,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Benton, Tennessee?
The median personal income in Benton is about $18,530 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Benton, Tennessee?
Since 1950, 12 tornadoes have been recorded in Polk County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Benton, Tennessee?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 29 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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