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Benton, MO

Benton, MO.

Population: 3,755 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Benton, MO is $195,732 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $197,500 after a median 40 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$195,732

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$195,732
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
-1.9%
5-year appreciation
+4.9%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$201,933
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$197,500
Median list price
$399,900
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
-17.7%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
-1.9%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$660/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$825/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,028/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,337/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
SCOTT CO. R-IV, KELSO C-7
Schools include
SCOTT CO. ELEM., THOMAS W. KELLY HIGH, SCOTT CO. MIDDLE, KELSO ELEM.

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, drought, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A09
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Quality Plating (9.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
56.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,998
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,386

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTHEAST, MISSOURI DELTA MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+21 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
16.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.4%
Median annual property tax
$951
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
64.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,749
Average weekly wage
$927
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
77

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BentonState medianUS median
Median home value$195,732$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$197,500$249,900$325,000
Median days on market40 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$951$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Benton, MO?
$195,732.
What is the median sale price in Benton, MO?
$197,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Benton, MO?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Benton, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,028/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Benton, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, drought, earthquake.
Is Benton, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A09.
What is the wildfire risk in Benton, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Benton, MO?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Benton, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Benton, MO?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Benton, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Benton, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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