Benton County, MN Economy


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Benton, MN County is a great place to live. The cost of living is very affordable, with an average 2 bedroom rent of $970 compared to the U.S. average of $1,430. Grocery costs are even more favorable in Benton with an index score of 99 versus 100 for the US as a whole. This county is home to many great companies including Dairy Queen, Cargill, and PepsiCo. In conclusion, Benton is an excellent option for those looking to live in an area where the cost of living is significantly lower than the national average.

Benton County has an unemployment rate of 6.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Benton County has seen the job market increase by 1.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 33.5%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Benton County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Benton County is 7.1%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Benton County is 7.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Benton County
- The average income of a Benton County resident is $24,791 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Benton County resident is $65,529 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyBenton, MinnesotaUnited States
  6.16
  -2.4%-6.2%
  33.5%33.5%
  6.9%6.2%
  7.1%4.6%
  $32,884$37,638
  $65,529$69,021
  $81,659$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  2.0%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  8.5%6.8%
  15.2%10.0%
  2.4%2.5%
  12.0%11.0%
  4.4%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  0.4%1.9%
  5.0%4.7%
  0.8%1.9%
  2.9%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  4.4%4.2%
  7.8%9.3%
  20.0%14.0%
  1.0%2.1%
  4.4%7.0%
  4.3%4.8%
  3.9%4.7%
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