Benton, CA (93512) is a small unincorporated community located in Inyo County, California. It is situated in the Owens Valley and has an elevation of 4150 feet. According to BestPlaces, Benton boasts a livability score of 67/100 which is above average compared to other cities and towns around the United States. This score weighs factors such as amenities, crime, cost of living, education levels, employment rates, housing affordability and weather.
The ranking for 93512 Benton with respect to amenities is an impressive 76/100 which indicates that it has lots of dining options and good access to stores and services. The crime rate here is below average with a score of 72/100 making it one of the safer places to live in California. The cost of living index score for Benton is 87/100 which shows that this area can be considered affordable compared to other places across the country. Education levels are above average at 70/100 while employment rates come in at 66/100 indicating that jobs are available here although they may not be as abundant as elsewhere. Housing affordability ranks an impressive 99/100 suggesting that housing costs here are very reasonable given the quality of life provided by this small community. Finally, the weather rating comes in at 58/100 which indicates mild temperatures and mild climate year-round.
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