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KY area data

Benton, KY

Benton, KY.

Population: 19,941 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$210,174
1-year appreciation
-6.0%
3-year appreciation
+15.3%
5-year appreciation
+32.1%
10-year appreciation
+73.4%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$225,430
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Market activity

Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
28

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, drought, earthquake, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
44.0°F

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (34 mi)
Nearest airport
Pirates Cove Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+77 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Median annual property tax
$1,216
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
62.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,978
Average weekly wage
$1,229
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
98

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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