Area information

As of April 1, 2020 the U.S Census Bureau reports the population of Benton County to be 19,394.   

• The average household has 2.28 people. 
• The median age is 53.3, with 39% of the population being over 65.
• Median family income is $46,901.
• The average home in Benton County costs $107,782.

HIGHWAY CONNECTIONS

• US Highway 65
• Highway 7
• Highway 52
• Highway 83
• Highway 82

AIRPORTS

• Lincoln Municipal Airport
• Warsaw Municipal Airport
• Kansas City International: 124 miles
• Springfield / Branson National: 96 miles

Rail Travel

• The closest railway is in Sedalia.

• Benton County Health Department
• Burr King Manufacturing
• Cole Camp, Lincoln and Warsaw Public School Districts
• Regal Beloit Manufacturing
• Stanbury Uniforms
• Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center
• Walmart

Benton County Communities are included in the Whiteman Base Community Council. As a result, the airmen and women have the opportunity to serve our communities as volunteers; they and their families are also able to enjoy Benton County recreation, activities, and events. 

The Work Ready Community initiative in Missouri is an effort to align workforce and education to meet the economic needs of the state and local communities. It is guided by key community leaders (elected officials, economic development, business leaders, chambers of commerce, educators and workforce development, in each community). 

The vision for Work Ready Communities is to attract, retain, and develop a workforce with education and fundamental skills- Workplace Documents, Applied Math and Graphic Literacy – to succeed in the 21st Century. 

Having certified Work Ready Communities in the state will result in strengthening existing businesses, attracting new businesses, growing jobs and developing a strong talent pipeline for the state’s future growth nationally and globally.  For more information, please visit the Missouri Work Ready Communities website.