Benton 72 Excellent
Benton Livability #95 ranked city in Kansas#5,430 ranked city in the USARanks better than 81% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Benton

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

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      Benton transportation information

      Statistic Benton Kansas National
      Average one way commute21min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work80.1%82.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.2%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.5%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home14.2%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Benton, KS data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).