Primary sources for Benton, AR
- Census Bureau profile of Benton, AR, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Benton, AR, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Benton, AR, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Benton, AR
Electricity rates in Benton, Arkansas
Benton, AR ranks 3 of 14 Arkansas cities for the lowest share of renters (35%). Benton, Arkansas has 35,954 residents in 14,765 households; 44.6% heat with electricity.
Benton on the map
Saline County, with Benton marked
Housing and heating in Benton
Benton, AR: 5,254 of 15,705 homes were built before 1980 and 6,633 in 2000 or later. Benton, AR has 12,247 detached houses, 2,235 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 461 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Benton, AR
% of homes by decade built, Benton, AR
- 3pre-40
- 340s
- 950s
- 960s
- 1070s
- 1080s
- 1590s
- 2300s
- 1910s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Benton, AR
| Benton, AR | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton, AR, median year built | 1995 | 1997 | -2 years | 5 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, built before 1980 | 33.5% | 24.2% | +9.3 points | 8 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, built 2000 or later | 42.2% | 44.7% | -2.5 points | 4 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, detached houses | 78.0% | 74.6% | +3.4 points | 3 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 14.2% | 7.1% | +7.1 points | 12 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, mobile homes | 2.9% | 15.6% | -12.6 points | 5 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, renter households | 34.9% | 23.6% | +11.4 points | 12 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, median home value | $199,400 | $211,700 | -$12,300 | 9 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, median gross rent a month | $1,003 | $980 | +$23 | 8 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, people per household | 2.41 | 2.51 | -0.10 | 6 of 14 |
Who supplies Benton
Saline County lists 3 utilities for Benton, AR (35,954 residents): homes pay 10.30 to 12.97 cents per kWh, about $108 to $136 a month at 1,048 kWh, 1.9% to 2.3% of the $69,638 Benton median income. Saline County page.
Facts about Benton
- Residents of Benton, AR, ACS 2023
- 35,95412 of 14 Arkansas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Benton, AR
- $69,6385 of 14 of those cities
- Households in Benton, AR
- 14,7652.44 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Benton, AR
- 65.1%9,607 owners and 5,158 renter households
- Housing units in Benton, AR
- 15,705940 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Benton, AR
- 44.6%6,580 of 14,765 homes
- Land area of Benton, AR
- 22.9 sq mi1,570.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Benton, AR
- 1.9% to 2.3%at 1,048 kWh a month over the $69,638 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Benton, AR
- 122NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 339.3 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Benton, AR
- 19955,254 of 15,705 homes (33.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Benton, AR
- $199,400$1,003 gross rent a month, 6.04% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Benton
Benton, AR: 14,765 households at $1,485 a year per home for electricity (Saline County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $21.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,882 a year per household.
| Group in Benton, AR | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Benton, AR median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton, AR, all households | 14,765 | $1,485 | $21.9 million | 2.13% |
| Benton, AR, homeowners | 9,607 | $1,623 | $15.6 million | 2.33% |
| Benton, AR, renters | 5,158 | $991 | $5.1 million | 1.42% |
Who lives in Benton: income, cars, homes
In Benton, AR, 492 households own no vehicle and 9,167 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Benton, AR, 2,035 of 4,920 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 5,435 households moved in since 2018 and 1,586 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. 3,574 residents of Benton, AR live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.8. Benton, AR homes: 10,486 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,861 none or one, median 5.4 rooms. In Benton, AR, 3,217 of 14,765 households earn under $35,000, 4,927 $35,000-$75,000, 4,310 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,311 $150,000 or more. Of 17,960 workers in Benton, AR, 1,349 work from home, 14,639 drive alone, 3 ride transit and 189 walk.
Household income in Benton, AR
| Benton, AR | Value | Rank in Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Benton, AR, households under $35,000 | 21.8% | 10 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, households $150,000 or more | 15.7% | 7 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, residents below poverty | 10.1% | 11 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, median age | 37.8 | 4 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 66.8% | 4 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, households without a vehicle | 3.3% | 12 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, households with 2+ vehicles | 62.1% | 5 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, workers at home | 7.5% | 9 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, cost-burdened renters | 41.4% | 10 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, moved in since 2018 | 36.8% | 12 of 14 |
| Benton, AR, moved in before 2000 | 10.7% | 9 of 14 |
Outage risk around Benton
Benton, AR, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 113 wind and 9 tornado, 339.3 per 100,000 residents of 35,954. Top gust near Benton, AR: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Benton, AR: $87.2M.
Reports within 15 miles of Benton, AR
wind and tornado reports, Benton, AR
- 7'15
- 9'16
- 15'17
- 17'18
- 16'19
- 8'20
- 6'21
- 8'22
- 10'23
- 17'24
- 9'25
| Benton, AR | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton, AR, 2015 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Benton, AR, 2016 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Benton, AR, 2017 | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| Benton, AR, 2018 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Benton, AR, 2019 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| Benton, AR, 2020 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Benton, AR, 2021 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Benton, AR, 2022 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Benton, AR, 2023 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Benton, AR, 2024 | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| Benton, AR, 2025 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Analyst note on Benton
6,580 of the 14,765 occupied homes in Benton, AR heat with electricity. Household income in Benton, AR is $69,638; 9,607 of its 14,765 households own. Benton, AR counts 35,954 residents in 14,765 households, on 22.9 square miles.
Benton, AR has 15,705 housing units, 940 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, City of Benton, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Benton, AR. Benton, AR ranks 3 of 14 Arkansas cities for the fewest households without a vehicle (3.3%).
Benton, AR ranks 4 of 14 Arkansas cities for the oldest residents (median age 37.8). Benton, AR ranks 5 of 14 Arkansas cities for the newest homes (median year built 1995).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Benton
Compare Benton with nearby cities
| City near Benton, AR | Distance from Benton | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton, AR (this page) | 0 mi | 35,954 | $69,638 | 1995 | $199,400 | 122 | 7.5% |
| Little Rock, AR | 15.9 mi northeast | 202,739 (+166,785) | $60,583 (-$9,055) | 1978 (-17 yr) | $221,200 (+$21,800) | 200 (+78) | 10.8% (+3.3 pts) |
| North Little Rock, AR | 23.8 mi northeast | 64,504 (+28,550) | $51,236 (-$18,402) | 1975 (-20 yr) | $169,500 (-$29,900) | 209 (+87) | 7.7% (+0.2 pts) |
| Hot Springs, AR | 27.9 mi west | 38,023 (+2,069) | $46,441 (-$23,197) | 1972 (-23 yr) | $156,900 (-$42,500) | 90 (-32) | 5.6% (-1.9 pts) |
| Sherwood, AR | 28.2 mi northeast | 32,915 (-3,039) | $79,157 (+$9,519) | 1985 (-10 yr) | $190,900 (-$8,500) | 210 (+88) | 10.8% (+3.3 pts) |
| Conway, AR | 34.9 mi north | 66,288 (+30,334) | $58,461 (-$11,177) | 1997 (+2 yr) | $234,600 (+$35,200) | 100 (-22) | 8.2% (+0.7 pts) |
ZIP codes in Benton
| ZIP area touching Benton, AR | Share of the ZIP's land inside Benton | Share of Benton's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 72015 (Benton, AR) | 15.6% | 57.9% |
| 72019 (Benton, AR) | 5.2% | 39.6% |
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Questions on Benton
Benton: what is the electricity rate?
Benton, AR has no price of its own; its 35,954 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 1,048 kWh month costs $108 to $136.
Benton: how does it rank among Arkansas cities?
Benton, AR: rank 12 of 14 by its 35,954 residents, rank 5 of 14 by $69,638 median income.
Benton: how many homes heat with electricity?
Benton, AR: 6,580 of 14,765 occupied homes, 44.6%; Saline County 58.0%.
Benton: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,048 kWh a month, 1.9% to 2.3% of the $69,638 median income in Benton, AR.
Benton: damaging storms reported nearby?
122 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Benton, AR, 2015 to 2025, 339.3 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Benton?
Benton, AR: median home built 1995; 5,254 of 15,705 homes (33.5%) predate 1980, 12,247 are detached and 2,235 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Benton, AR households have no car?
492 households; 9,167 have two or more.
How many Benton, AR renters struggle with rent?
2,035 of 4,920 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many residents of Benton, AR live below the poverty line?
3,574 residents.