Benton, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 907 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +23.9%
Males: 514  (56.7%)
Females: 393  (43.3%)
Median resident age:

47.9 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 63736.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $81,265 (it was $33,365 in 2000)
Benton:

$81,265
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,619 (it was $16,161 in 2000)

Benton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $279,883 (it was $71,700 in 2000)
Benton:

$279,883
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $247,948; detached houses: $267,222; mobile homes: $28,437

Median gross rent in 2022: $620.

March 2022 cost of living index in Benton: 76.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.9%

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  • Races in Benton, MO (2022)
    • 68186.8%White alone
    • 455.7%Black alone
    • 212.7%Hispanic
    • 192.4%Two or more races
    • 121.5%Asian alone

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 21 registered sex offenders living in Benton, Missouri as of May 20, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Benton is 42 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (35.9%), American (11.5%), English (8.4%), Scottish (7.1%), Irish (5.2%), African (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1953

Elevation: 440 feet

Land area: 0.41 square miles.

Population density: 2,193 people per square mile   (low).

Benton, Missouri map

14 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.8%
Missouri:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,381 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,585 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (108.0 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (112.2 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (343.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lambert, MO (0.7 miles),
Morley, MO (2.2 miles ),
Oran, MO (2.3 miles ),
Haywood City, MO (2.5 miles ),
Blodgett, MO (2.6 miles ),
Kelso, MO (2.6 miles ),
Commerce, MO (2.8 miles),
Chaffee, MO (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 37.10 N, Longitude: 89.56 W

Area code: 573

Distribution of median household income in Benton, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Benton, MO in 2022
Benton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $222,500
  • 2021: 17 buildings, average cost: $186,000
  • 2020: 5 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $248,800
  • 2018: 12 buildings, average cost: $167,100
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $220,000
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $215,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $287,500
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $265,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $312,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $216,700
  • 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $242,100
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $138,100
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $125,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Benton, MO residents
Average permit cost in Benton, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +151 (+26.0%).
Most common industries in Benton, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Health care (9.7%)
  • Construction (6.6%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.6%)
  • Truck transportation (6.1%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.4%)
  • Educational services (14.8%)
  • Public administration (10.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.5%)
  • Apparel (5.3%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (4.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Benton, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.7%)
  • Cashiers (3.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.4%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.5%)
  • Cashiers (7.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Registered nurses (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.1%)

Average climate in Benton, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Benton, Missouri average temperatures Benton, Missouri average precipitation Benton, Missouri humidity Benton, Missouri wind speed Benton, Missouri snowfall Benton, Missouri sunshine Benton, Missouri clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Benton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 83% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/22/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.7 miles away from the Benton city center killed one person and injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/6/2003, a category F4 tornado 31.7 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 33 people and caused $16 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Benton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 376% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 5.1 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 39.6 miles away from Benton center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 131.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 131.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 109.6 miles away from Benton center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 27.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Scott County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 12, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Benton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Benton:

  • NORTH SCOTT MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CHAFFEE, MO)
  • CHAFFEE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CHAFFEE, MO)
  • LUTHERAN HOME/HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO)
  • LUTHERAN HOME, THE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO)
  • RENAL CARE GROUP - CAPE GIRARDEAU (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO)
  • SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO)
  • CLEARVIEW NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Benton:

  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 16 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; Full-time enrollment: 9,678)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 48 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 50 miles; Paducah, KY; FT enrollment: 4,107)
  • John A Logan College (about 52 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 53 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; FT enrollment: 3,360)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 66 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • Mineral Area College (about 73 miles; Park Hills, MO; FT enrollment: 2,837)

Public high school in Benton:

Public elementary/middle schools in Benton:

  • SCOTT CO. ELEM. (Students: 416, Location: 4035 STATE HWY 77, Grades: PK-5)
  • SCOTT CO. MIDDLE (Students: 234, Location: 4035 STATE HWY 77, Grades: 6-8)
  • KELSO ELEM. (Location: 1016 STATE HWY A, Grades: KG-8)

Private elementary/middle school in Benton:

  • ST DENIS SCHOOL (Students: 118, Location: 105 N WINCHESTER, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Benton

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Benton Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Benton: Saint Dionysis Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Saint Denis Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Court: Scott County - Associate Circuit Court (131 South Winchester).

Birthplace of: Charles B. Moores - Politician.

Scott County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Benton and their reported violations in the past:

BENTON (Population served: 910, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (DEC-13-2013), St Public Notif requested (DEC-13-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-20-2013), St Compliance achieved (2 times from APR-15-2014 to MAY-12-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-13-2013), St Public Notif requested (NOV-13-2013), St Public Notif received (NOV-21-2013), St Compliance achieved (2 times from APR-15-2014 to MAY-12-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-17-2012), St Public Notif requested (OCT-17-2012), St Public Notif received (NOV-01-2012), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-19-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-19-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-03-2011), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-18-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-18-2009), St Public Notif received (DEC-02-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (2 times from AUG-26-2009 to AUG-26-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from AUG-26-2009 to AUG-26-2009), St Public Notif received (SEP-04-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-10-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-10-2008), St Public Notif received (JUN-23-2008), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2014)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In OCT-01-2012, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-19-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-19-2012), St Public Notif received (NOV-07-2012)
FERRELLS TRAILER COURT (Population served: 80, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-25-2013), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-25-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-04-2013), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-06-2013), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-06-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-04-2013), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2014)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In APR-01-1996, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (OCT-16-1995), St Compliance achieved (2 times from MAR-31-1996 to MAY-11-2011)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.8%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.4%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

100 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
43 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

Banks with branches in Benton (2011 data):

  • First Commercial Bank: Benton Branch at 52 West Missouri Street, branch established on 2001/03/26. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $223.9 mil, Deposits: $176.7 mil, headquarters in Gideon, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Gideon Bancshares Company

For population 15 years and over in Benton:

Marital status in Benton, MO
  • Never married: 27.9%
  • Now married: 55.9%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

For population 25 years and over in Benton:

  • High school or higher: 89.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 22.0%
  • Unemployed: 1.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.3
Missouri average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Benton
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Benton, MO (based on Scott County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant13,01764
Catholic6,5317
Mainline Protestant2,52214
Other8914
Black Protestant3543
None15,876-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 13
Scott County:

3.19 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
This county:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
Here:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 35
Scott County:

8.60 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Scott County:

8.9%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Scott County:

31.5%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Scott County:

13.5%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.5%
State:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

46.2%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Benton:

29.5
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Benton:

23.0%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Benton:

13.7%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Benton:

37.1%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Benton:

55.9%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Benton:

77.4%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Benton, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$3,912$46,9440$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$478
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$782
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$1,993
Totals for Government 1$3,912$46,9447$3,253

Benton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $49,000 ($54.02)
    Police Protection: $34,000 ($37.49)
    Sewerage: $26,000 ($28.67)
    Water Utilities: $26,000 ($28.67)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($1.10)

Benton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $62,000 ($68.36)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $78,000 ($86.00)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $103,000 ($113.56)
    Property: $53,000 ($58.43)
    Motor Vehicle License: $2,000 ($2.21)

Benton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,200,000 ($1323.04)

Businesses in Benton, MO

  • McDonald's: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Benton:

  • KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KSIM (1400 AM; 1 kW; SIKESTON, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Benton:

  • KWKZ (106.1 FM; CHARLESTON, MO; Owner: ANDERSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KREZ (104.7 FM; CHAFFEE, MO; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • KBXB (97.9 FM; SIKESTON, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WKIB (96.5 FM; ANNA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS)
  • KCGQ-FM (99.3 FM; GORDONVILLE, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KEZS-FM (102.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBHI (107.1 FM; MINER, MO; Owner: DANA R WITHERS)
  • KRCU (90.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KGKS (93.9 FM; SCOTT CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KMHM (104.1 FM; LUTESVILLE, MO; Owner: HAROLD L. LAWDER)
  • WBEL (88.5 FM; CAIRO, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Benton:

  • K47FB (Channel 47; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K69HT (Channel 69; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GP (Channel 65; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K58FD (Channel 58; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • K33EQ (Channel 33; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K67HF (Channel 67; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • KCGI-CA (Channel 45; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 108ft / 32.8mTotal length
  • $679,000Total costs
  • 58,605Total average daily traffic
  • 13,735Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Benton, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 71960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Benton, MO
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Benton)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 79 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Benton, MO)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Benton)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 2 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Benton)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 10 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 27. The highest number of reported fires - 95 took place in 2010, and the least - 2 in 2002. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Benton, MO When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (43.4%), and Structure Fires (33.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Benton, MO
    • 20243.4%Outside Fires
    • 15733.8%Structure Fires
    • 5511.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 5111.0%Other
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Most common first names in Benton, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1776.1 years
James1667.7 years
John1577.5 years
Charles1373.7 years
William1280.8 years
Joe1076.0 years
Robert963.8 years
Frank783.3 years
Ben679.3 years
Paul668.3 years
Most common last names in Benton, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Legrand1679.8 years
Bollinger1575.7 years
Urhahn1174.2 years
Jones768.4 years
Dirnberger780.3 years
Harris771.9 years
Davis677.2 years
Penrose671.0 years
Diebold683.8 years
Scherer570.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Benton, MO
  • 51.6%Utility gas
  • 48.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Benton, MO
  • 51.1%Utility gas
  • 48.9%Electricity


Benton compared to Missouri state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 3 patent applications in 2008-2024.