Benton County , Missouri
Population: 19,887 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $52,200 Home $164,700 Rent $823/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 19,887 residents, Benton County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Missouri and neighboring counties alike.
$52,200
Median Income
household
$164,700
Home Value
median
$823/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $52,200 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,994 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% |
| Median Home Value | $164,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $823/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 83.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 19,887 |
| Median Age | 54.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 15.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.9%
Obesity
11.0%
Diabetes
19.3%
Smoking
33.4%
High Blood Pressure
34.7%
No Physical Activity
24.1%
Depression
36.0%
Insufficient Sleep
81.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 66.8 · 67th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
74.65
🌀 Hurricane
27.91
🔥 Wildfire
69.47
❄️ Winter Storm
67.76
🌍 Earthquake
59.41
☀️ Drought
76.24
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