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Benton, MO

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Population
919
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
436 ft
Median Home Value
$254,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$889/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$86,023
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Benton

Benton is a quiet, tight-knit town that serves as the county seat of Scott County in southeast Missouri. Life here moves at an easy, unhurried pace, centered around the local courthouse and the Scott County R-IV schools. It gives residents a classic small-town feel and plenty of breathing room, all while keeping them a short drive from shopping, healthcare, and dining in nearby Sikeston and Cape Girardeau.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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