Benton
A community guide to Benton in Missouri, the United States.
- Population
- 731 residents
- Region
- Missouri
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 38.6187, -90.3034
Economy and services
The economy of Benton reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Missouri. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Missouri and the United States. Businesses based in Benton draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Geography and location
Benton sits at approximate coordinates 38.6187 latitude and -90.3034 longitude within Missouri. The terrain and natural features around Benton reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Missouri road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Benton typically involves the regional road network of Missouri or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Benton to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Missouri. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Benton.