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Benton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Lowndes County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
34
Population
113/sq mi density
$80,000
Home Value
$190,733 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,370
Violent Crime/100K
10,505 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,370 violent crimes/100K (261% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Benton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 134 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3079°N, 86.8175°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lowndes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in |
Benton has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (2.6").