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Benton, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mono County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
368
Population
13/sq mi density
$65,035
Median Income
$22,960 per capita
$277,500
Home Value
$575,110 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
699
Violent Crime/100K
3,316 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,035 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$277,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
699 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Benton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,367 ft (1,636 m) |
| Area | 28.5 sq mi (73.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8224°N, 118.4877°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mono County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 99 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono-Inyo Craters (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 48 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 52 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 52 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 128 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 164 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in |
Benton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.6") and October the driest (0.5").