Benton City, WA
Living in Benton City
Bikeability
13
Walkability
29
Commute
54
Public Transit
20
Affordability
81
Public Safety
87
Airports
26
Hospitals
71
Colleges
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
30
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton City, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton City, WA
Liberty Christian School
9 miles, E
Sagebrush Elementary School
9 miles, E
Sagebrush Montessori School
9 miles, E
Christ the King School
9 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Benton City, WA
Heritage University
44 miles, W
Walla Walla University
54 miles, E
Whitman College
57 miles, E
Central Washington University
72 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton City, WA
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
10 miles, E
Lourdes Counseling Center
10 miles, E
Prosser Memorial Hospital
14 miles, W
Trios Health
18 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Benton City, WA
Tri-Cities Airport
17 miles, E
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
118 miles, E
Spokane International Airport
131 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
157 miles, W