The Benton, MO 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 $21,397, which is 21% lower than than the Missouri average and 28% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $47,143, which is 5% lower than than the Missouri average and 15% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Benton is 2%, which is 54% lower than than the national average. The poverty rate in Benton is 17% which is 15% higher than than the national average.