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About Benton
City in Missouri, U.S.Benton is a city in and the county seat of Scott County, Missouri, United States. The population was 866 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Benton
The typical Benton home is worth about $202,000, down 1.7% in a year, 25% below the Missouri typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Benton
Full picture →Most working residents leave Benton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Cape Girardeau (24%), Sikeston (15%) and Scott City (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Health in Benton
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Benton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Benton
Full climate →Benton has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Benton
All Benton schools →School Grade C
The public schools Benton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 73% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.
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