Benton, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Saline County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
35,954
Population
1,556/sq mi density
$69,638
Median Income
$38,002 per capita
$199,400
Home Value
$241,966 Zillow
$1,003
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
419
Violent Crime/100K
2,265 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$69,638 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$199,400 home value, $1,003/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
419 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Benton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 22.7 sq mi (58.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,556/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5774°N, 92.5726°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Saline County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.9 in |
Benton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.5").