Benjamin, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Utah County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
690
Population
81/sq mi density
$67,045
Median Income
$31,998 per capita
$528,800
Home Value
$466,794 Zillow
$1,305
Median Rent
48.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,045 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$528,800 home value, $1,305/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Benjamin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. The area receives 66.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,533 ft (1,382 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (31.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0969°N, 111.7290°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Utah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.4 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.26 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in |
Benjamin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.6").