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Benton, Arkansas

       
Total population 27,077 Average January/July temperatures 32.3° / 77.6°
Median home price $ 122,000 Annual Precipitation 46.87 in. /yr.
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Benton, Arkansas

This city calls itself the "heart of Arkansas" and boasts of its "small town atmosphere."

Climate
Benton has a four-season climate.
Economy
Most residents are employed in the health, education, and social services sectors.
Fun Fact
The Gann Museum, built in 1893, is the only known structure in the world to be built with bauxite.
Geography
The geographical center of the state, Benton is tucked between Little Rock and Hot Springs.
Historical
After Little Rock fell to Union forces in 1863, Benton was occupied by as many as four regiments of Union troops.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 43.92 ° / 20.76 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 89.24 ° / 65.97 °
Precipitation (?) 46.87 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 33 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 70
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 155
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 122,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $42888.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $43026
Maximum state income tax (?) 7 %
State sales tax (?) 7.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .040 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 2
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 4
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 4
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 44
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 3
Number of libraries within the county (?) 2
Number of museums within the county (?) 2
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 27,077
Population density (?) 1,396 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 64.8% growth
Population over 55 (?) 6,502 people
Education (?) 26 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 2
Number of clinics within the county (?) 32
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 20
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