Benton
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About Benton
Town in Tennessee, United StatesBenton is a town in Polk County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,532 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Polk County. Benton is included in the Cleveland, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Housing in Benton
The typical Benton home is worth about $269,000, up 7% in a year, 19% below the Tennessee typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Benton
Safety Grade B+
Benton reports less crime per resident than 71% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Health in Benton
Health Grade C−
Healthier than 17% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 84% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Tennessee
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
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Schools in Benton
All Benton schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Benton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 74% of Tennessee’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
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 TN. Ratings are from neighbors.