Benton Heights, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Van Buren County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,572
Population
925/sq mi density
$33,871
Median Income
$17,217 per capita
$87,500
Home Value
$148,189 Zillow
$546
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$33,871 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,500 home value, $546/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Benton Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 77.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 648 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 925/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1222°N, 86.4151°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Van Buren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Michigan Regional (BEH) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0 in |
Benton Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.6").