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Benton, LA Real Estate
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The town of Benton is the parish seat of Bossier Parish, in the US state of Louisiana. The population was 2,035 at the 2000 census. Benton is located at 32 °41 41 N, 93 °44 26 W (32.694607, -93.740595) GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.0 km (1.9 mi ), all land. On April 3, 1999, a powerful F4 -rated tornado roared through portions of the town killing seven people and injuring 90. A mobile home park located south of town and homes near the Benton Country Club were devastated. As of the census GR2 of 2000, there were 2,035 people, 749 households, and 518 families residing in the town. The population density was 409.2/km (1,062.6/mi ). There were 834 housing units at an average density of 167.7/km (435.5/mi ). The racial makeup of the town was 54.64% White, 42.16% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.25% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 1.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.10% of the population. Featured Homes in Benton, LA
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Price |
City, State |
Property Type |
Beds/Baths |
Sq.Ft. |
Miles |
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$155,000 |
Benton, LA |
Single Family |
4/2 |
1700 |
1.3 |
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$312,000 |
Benton, LA |
Single Family |
4/2 |
2719 |
1.3 |
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$187,500 |
Haughton, LA |
Single Family |
4/2 |
2059 |
10.6 |
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$309,900 |
Haughton, LA |
Single Family |
4/3 |
2750 |
10.6 |
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$79,000 |
Haughton, LA |
Single Family |
3/1 |
1000 |
10.6 |
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$142,000 |
Haughton, LA |
Single Family |
3/2 |
1535 |
10.6 |
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$65,000 |
Haughton, LA |
Acreage/Land |
0/0 |
0 |
10.6 |
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$145,000 |
Haughton, LA |
Single Family |
3/2 |
1394 |
10.6 |
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$125,000 |
Princeton, LA |
Mobile Home |
4/2 |
2400 |
10.8 |
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$233,000 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
4/2 |
2158 |
13.5 |
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$235,000 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
4/2 |
2029 |
13.5 |
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$189,000 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
4/2 |
1814 |
13.5 |
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$359,900 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
4/3 |
3064 |
13.5 |
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$35,000 |
Bossier City, LA |
Mobile Home |
3/2 |
1300 |
13.5 |
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$139,000 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
3/2 |
1406 |
13.5 |
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$169,000 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
3/2 |
1695 |
13.5 |
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$167,500 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
4/2 |
1650 |
13.5 |
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$307,900 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
3/3 |
3170 |
13.5 |
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$164,900 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
3/2 |
1650 |
13.5 |
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$289,000 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
4/3 |
2600 |
13.5 |
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$207,000 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
3/2 |
2150 |
13.5 |
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$205,000 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
4/2 |
2001 |
13.5 |
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$68,000 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
3/1 |
2000 |
13.5 |
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$314,400 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
4/3 |
2715 |
13.5 |
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$314,400 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
4/3 |
2715 |
13.5 |
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$465,000 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
4/3 |
4500 |
13.5 |
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$124,900 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
3/2 |
1250 |
13.5 |
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$99,900 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
3/1 |
1340 |
13.5 |
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$228,000 |
Bossier City, LA |
Single Family |
4/2 |
2934 |
13.5 |
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$415,000 |
Doyline, LA |
Farm/Ranch |
3/2 |
1680 |
14.2 |
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| Natl. average | Benton, LA |
| Population: | 293,655,400 | 2,997 |
| Household size: Persons per household | 2.60 | 2.5 |
Housing |
| Home appreciation: Most recent 12 months | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| House purchase cost: Median sales value | $217,200 | $91,800 |
| Commute time: in minutes | 27.4 | 25.7 |
Economy |
| Cost of Living index: higher rate = higher costs | 100.0 | 72.9 |
| Recent Job Growth: Most recent 12 months | 1.4% | 2.6% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 4.6% | 5.1% |
| Future Job Growth: projected job growth to 2010 | 11.9% | 47.1% |
| Income Taxes: highest marginal tax bracket | 5.22% | 4% |
| Sales Taxes: total local, county, state sales tax | 6.0% | 8.75% |
Education |
| Pupil/teacher ratio: number of students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.7 |
| Graduation rate: percent graduated from high school | 79.6% | 72.9% |
| School spending: total dollars for each student | $6,058 | $4949.0000 |
| College grads-adv. deg.: percent with graduate and prof. degrees | 7.2% | 2.8% |
| College grads-4 yr.: percent graduated from 4 yr. colleges | 15.2% | 6.1% |
Crime |
| Property crime index: 1 (least) to 10 (most) | 3 | 6 |
| Violent crime index: 1 (least) to 10 (most) | 3 | 5 |
Health |
| Doctors per capita: M.D.s per 10,000 population | 169.7 | 134.9 |
| Air quality index: higher number = better air quality | 48.0 | 55 |
| Health costs index: higher rate = higher costs | 100.0 | 89.9 |
| Watershed quality index: higher=better (not drinking water) | 55.0 | 53 |
Climate |
| Altitude: in feet | 1,058 | 190 |
| Snowfall: inches annually | 24.0 | 2 |
| Rainfall: inches annually | 39.0 | 64 |
| Precipitation days: days annually with some precipitation | 112 | 99 |
| Summer temperature: average high temp in July (deg F) | 86.9 | 90.5 |
| Winter temperature: average low temp in January (deg F) | 21.7 | 38.7 |
| Sunny days: days annually with few clouds | 205 | 217 |
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