Benton County , Tennessee
Population: 15,948 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $50,435 Home $123,400 Rent $788/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 15,948 residents, Benton County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Tennessee and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Benton County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$50,435
Median Income
household
$123,400
Home Value
median
$788/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $50,435 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,169 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% |
| Median Home Value | $123,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $788/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 15,948 |
| Median Age | 47.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 12.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.8%
Obesity
16.9%
Diabetes
23.1%
Smoking
37.7%
High Blood Pressure
31.1%
No Physical Activity
31.6%
Depression
41.3%
Insufficient Sleep
74.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 39.1 · 39th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
55.92
🌀 Hurricane
40.47
🔥 Wildfire
15.84
❄️ Winter Storm
37.81
🌍 Earthquake
88.42
☀️ Drought
31.14
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