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Benton City, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Benton County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,559
Population
1,429/sq mi density
$52,581
Median Income
$24,396 per capita
$262,800
Home Value
$418,242 Zillow
$1,159
Median Rent
38.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
279 sunny days/yr
113
Violent Crime/100K
1,627 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,581 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$262,800 home value, $1,159/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Benton City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,429/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2637°N, 119.4790°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tri-Cities (PSC) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adams (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 155 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 184 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 186 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Benton City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.2").