Benton City, WA

Living in Benton City

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 29
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 26
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Hospitals 71
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Colleges 56
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Schools 30
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Residents

3.4k Population +448 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate28%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$9.8k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office18%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value +$32k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$694 Median Monthly Rent +$138 (2010–19)
75% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity91%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas2%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton City

United States45
Washington38
Kennewick Metro Area25
Benton County24

Property Crime in Benton City

United States48
Washington70
Kennewick Metro Area46
Benton County49

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 1 2
Feb 39 1 1
Mar 47 1 0
Apr 53 1 0
May 61 1 0
Jun 68 1 0
Jul 74 0 0
Aug 73 0 0
Sep 65 0 0
Oct 53 1 0
Nov 42 1 1
Dec 33 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton City

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton City, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton City, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near Benton City, WA

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Heritage University
44 miles, W
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Whitman College
57 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton City, WA

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Trios Health
18 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Benton City, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
17 miles, E
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