There are 5 independent living communities serving Benton, Kentucky. This includes 1 community in Benton and 4 nearby. Independent living costs in Kentucky range from about $22 to $154 per day, with a mean cost running around $60. The monthly cost averages around $1,795 and ranges between $649 and $4,620. Yearly, the mean cost is around $21,540, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Benton is a small city in the State of Kentucky. It is located within Marshall County. The encompassing metro area has 1,261,664 people, but there are 19,305 residing in the city limits. People who are over 55 compose approximately 33% of the total community.
Benton has an above average SeniorScore™ of 77. The city has a mean per capita income of $23,000 and a mean household income is $45,000 (the Kentucky state average is $37,000). The median home price in Benton is $159,000, which is relatively higher than the state average of $124,500. Benton also has an average unemployment rate of approximately 7.37%.
Benton has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city receives very large levels of precipitation each year. Benton has average air quality ratings and a very low crime rate in relation to other American cities.