The Benton, KS employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Benton is $25,143, which is 12% lower than than the Kansas average and 16% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $47,500, which is 11% lower than than the Kansas average and 14% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Benton is 5%, which is 8% higher than than the national average. The poverty rate in Benton is 17% which is 13% higher than than the national average.