Benton is a city in Kentucky state in USA with a population of 4477 residents.. The poverty rate of Benton is 15%, which is 7% higher than national average. The typical household in Benton earns $49043 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 51.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Benton, only 90% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Benton remained 1%, which is 79% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Benton, only 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Benton is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Benton is $133600 , which is 42% lower than national average. While median income in Benton remained $49043, which is 27% lower than national average.