The Town FilesBenton County, Missouri
20,151 people. The median home is worth $177,900 (typical Missouri town: $153,900) and the median household earns $52,567.
Towns in Benton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | 2,209 | $152,000 | $41,413 | 53.3 |
| Lincoln | 1,144 | $142,600 | $63,200 | 31.6 |
| Cole Camp | 1,104 | $171,500 | $47,083 | 45.7 |
People and housing
| Benton County | Typical Missouri town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $177,900 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $773 | $855 |
| Median household income | $52,567 | $56,368 |
| Median age | 54.5 | 38.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.9% | 14.6% |
Jobs and pay
3,736 jobs in 2024, average pay $38,196 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 582 storm events in Benton County from 1996 to 2026, with 7 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Benton County has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4238: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1961: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).