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Benton: A Little Off The Beaten Path User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I lived in Benton for a little while but ultimately left for a city with more opportunities. Benton is about a half hour away from Little Rock and unless you're comfortable driving that distance regularly, you might feel limited in Benton. It's the kind of city that is better sui ...Read More ted for retirees or people who don't seek out an active lifestyle that you'd find in a bigger city. The jobs are what you'd expect in a small town, but buying a home or renting an apartment is fairly affordable.

The Military Plaza Shopping Center is probably the best area in Benton and is where most of the supermarkets and stores are located. There isn't any public transportation at all so you'll need your own vehicle to get around. However, there are a couple of movie theaters in Benton so there are some options available for entertainment. Other than that though, you may need to hit the road for Little Rock. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Benton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Tyndall Park
      Lyle Park
      Bernard W Holland Park
      Bauxite City Park
      Charles and Norma Bishop Park

      Entertainment

      Tinseltown
      Gann Museum of Saline County
      Bauxite Historical Association Museum

      Food & Drink

      Tropical Smoothie Cafe
      Captain D's
      Sonic
      Back Yard Burgers
      Sonic
      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      Chicken Express

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Benton? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Benton.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Benton? The cost of living in Benton is 95/100 - which is 10% higher than Arkansas.
      Benton
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Arkansas
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Benton? Benton crime rates are 3,011, which are 6% higher than Arkansas
      Total Crime
      3,011 per 100k people

      32% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      32% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Benton? The median income in Benton is $59,994 which is 42% higher than Arkansas.
      Median household income
      $59,9948% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,7913% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Benton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Rivendell Behavioral Health Services
      Saline Memorial Hospital
      Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Benton home prices? Benton home prices are $148,700 - which is 30% higher than Arkansas
      Median home value
      $148,70019% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $84111% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      6% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Benton have good schools? The Benton graduation rate is 82% - which is 4% higher than Arkansas
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      15% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      4% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Benton a good place to live? Benton has an overall rating of 72% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      1 total surveys

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