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Benjamin, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Knox County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
236
Population
225/sq mi density
$49,375
Median Income
$27,169 per capita
$61,300
Home Value
$90,012 Zillow
$520
Median Rent
17.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,300 home value, $520/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Benjamin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,478 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 225/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5836°N, 99.7929°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Knox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Regional (FDR) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
Benjamin has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.9").