Benton County, Missouri Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Benton County is nestled in the state of Missouri. With an area of 752 square miles, Benton County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the bottom with 1,718 residents. Benton County's population density of suburban makes it one of the most densely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Warsaw, with a population of 9,140.
Benton County is one of the
affluent regions in the state. The median income for Benton County residents is $25,729, putting the region in in the bottom fifth of all counties in Missouri. As a reflection this, the average home value in Benton County is $65,934, on par with the state average of $90,296.
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The region spending on education in Benton County is $5,503 per student per year, the highest in the state (and reflecting the emphasis given to education in the county). The student-teacher ratio in Benton County schools is 16 students to a teacher.
Commute times for inhabitants of Benton County are typically around 23 min., about the same than the figure for Missouri as a whole.