Benton
Tennessee
16K
Population
$48K
Median Income
$186K
Median Home
R+62
Politics
Economy
Housing
Annual tax on median home: $684
Market Activity
Source: Zillow Research · Updated monthly
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
Quality of Life
National avg ~78.5 years
Climate & Air Quality
Safety & Education
This county has a near-average violent crime rate. Violent crime rate: 4.8 per 1,000 residents (national avg ~4.0).
Education attainment: 19% of residents with a high school diploma also hold a 4-year degree.
Math +2.82 · Reading +2.90 (Z-score vs national avg)
National avg ~21/100K
Internet & Remote Work
234 Mbps download · 174 Mbps upload
ACS workers who primarily work from home
Politics
R+62
2024 Presidential · Tennessee was R+24 statewide
vs Tennessee State
Population & Migration
Net Domestic Migration 2023
↑ +267
More people arriving than leaving
IRS Wealth Migration
Wealthier people moving in (IRS: 1.09x avg income)
Economic Mobility
37%
chance a low-income child reaches the middle class
Source: Opportunity Insights
Real Estate
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Median home value: $186K
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Local News — Benton
Legacy | Obituary · 1 day ago
Earl "Lorene" Jordan Obituary (2026) - Benton, TN - Higgins Funeral Home of Benton
Earl Jordan Obituary Earl “Lorene” Jordan, 97, of Benton, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at…
USAFacts · 1 month ago
How many people live in Benton County, TN?
How many people live in Benton County, TN ? ... In 2024, there were about 16,200 people living in Be…
MaxPreps · 1 week ago
Schedule - Polk County Wildcats (Benton, TN) Softball 25-26
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Chattanooga Times Free Press · Jan 31, 2026
James Edward Spurling (Edward) Obituary | 1941 - 2026
San Marcos, Texas - James Edward Spurling, 84, of Benton, Tennessee, passed away on January 18, 2026…
The Weather Channel · Oct 20, 2025
Weekend Weather Forecast for Benton, Tennessee 37307 - The Weather Channel | weather.com
Benton, Tennessee 37307 weekend weather forecast, high temperature, low temperature, precipitation, …
WSMV · Mar 26, 2026
Gun cartridge turned into middle school administration in Middle Tennessee
A gun cartridge was turned into staffers at Camden Junior High School on Thursday, Benton County Sch…
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