Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Tinseltown
Cinema
Gann Museum of Saline County
Museum
Bauxite Historical Association Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (17) C+
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Back Yard Burgers
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chicken Express
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dale's Donut Shop
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
Yummy Donuts
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Slim Chickens
Fast Food
Crush Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Harps
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Harvest Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (4) F
Tyndall Park
Park
Lyle Park
Park
Bernard W Holland Park
Park
Bauxite City Park
Park
Charles and Norma Bishop Park
Park
Shops (14) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
E-Z Mart
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Benton Beauty Academy
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Alon Food Mart
Convenience Store
Flowers & Home of Benton/Bryant
Florist
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
CK Nails & Spa
Beauty
Lane Bryant
Clothing
Kohl's
Department Store
AT&T
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Five Below
Discount Store
Shoe Carnival
Shoes
Kirkland's
Interior Decoration
Target
Department Store
Petco
Pets
Burlington
Department Store
Pilot
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Benton.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Benton is 95/100 - which is 10% higher than Arkansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D+

Benton crime rates are 3,156 per 100k, which is 2% higher than Arkansas
Property Crime
2,811 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
345 crimes per 100k C
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employment B-

The median income in Benton is $59,994 - which is 42% higher than Arkansas.
Med. Household Income
$59,994 D+
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Saline Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Mauldin Fire Station
Fire Station
Benton Police Department
Police
Benton Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Saline County Sheriff's Office
Police
Benton Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Benton Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Benton Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Westrock Orthodontist
Dentist
Bauxite Volunteer Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Leap Kids Dental
Dentist
Bauxite Volunteer Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Bauxite Police Department
Police
Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas
Hospital
Rivendell Behavioral Health Services
Hospital
Salem Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Benton home prices are $148,700 - which is 30% higher than Arkansas
Home Price
$148,700 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C

The Benton graduation rate is 82% - which is 4% higher than Arkansas
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (11) F
Perrin Elementary School
Benton Middle School
Angie Grant Elementary School
Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School
Ringgold Elementary School
Caldwell Elementary School
Hurricane Creek Elementary
Salem Elementary School
Bauxite Middle School
Miner Academy
Pine Haven Elementary School
High Schools (5) F
Benton Junior High School
Benton High School
Bauxite High School
Miner Academy
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ratings B

Benton has an overall rating of 72% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A-
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Benton: A Little Off The Beaten Path 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 3,156, which are 2% higher than Arkansas
      Total Crime
      3,156 per 100k people

      36% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      36% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      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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