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Benton
Missouricity
Benton
Total population
826
Median home value
$254,300
Bachelor's+
Median income
$86,023
Founded
1860
Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
- Heat Advisory · ModerateHeat Advisory issued September 18 at 3:16AM CDT until September 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Source: NOAA National Weather Service.
City facts
Facts from Wikidata (CC0).
Overview
Benton is a city in and the county seat of Scott County, Missouri, United States. The population was 866 at the 2020 census.
Read more on WikipediaHistory & geography
History
Benton was settled as early as 1796. The town site was platted in 1822. The community was named after Thomas Hart Benton. A post office has been in operation at Benton since 1823.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.
Excerpted from the corresponding Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA).
Demographics & economy
Race & ethnicity
Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.
Geography
Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
Current forecast
Forecast for Benton, MO from NOAA NWS API.
Air quality
Industrial & pollution facilities
Natural hazard risk
Health (adults)
Walkability
Amenities nearby
Wildlife & biodiversity
Most-observed species
- Northern CardinalCardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves1,032
- Mourning DoveZenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves796
- American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves759
- Red-winged BlackbirdAgelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves756
- Blue JayCyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves673
- Red-bellied WoodpeckerMelanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves658
- Tufted TitmouseBaeolophus bicolor (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves617
- Carolina WrenThryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves540
Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
Schools
Earthquake history
Most recent
- M 2.93 — 2026-06-3014 km SSW of Williamsville, Missouri
- M 2.64 — 2026-05-2912 km E of Williamsville, Missouri
- M 2.64 — 2026-05-158 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee
- M 2.84 — 2026-03-023 km NW of Marston, Missouri
- M 2.73 — 2025-11-097 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee
- M 2.6 — 2025-11-015 km SW of Puxico, Missouri
Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).
Photos
Sights & places nearby
Notable people from here
People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.
Nearby places in Missouri
Geography & sun
Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.
Nearby airports
Public attention
Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.
Books about Benton
Search results from Open Library.
Recent natural events nearby
Ground air-quality sensors
Recently spotted species
Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).
Nearest stream gauge
Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-09-18 13:00 UTC.
Events
Gallery
Sources
- • Wikipedia
- • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
- • NOAA National Weather Service
- • Wikidata
- • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
- • USGS NWIS (water data)
- • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
- • iNaturalist
- • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
- • Wikipedia Pageviews API
- • Open Library