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Benton, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
896
Population
645/sq mi density
$89,531
Median Income
$49,681 per capita
$179,600
Home Value
$333,721 Zillow
$989
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
137
Violent Crime/100K
2,254 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,531 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,600 home value, $989/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Benton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,373 ft (418 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7881°N, 97.1078°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sedgwick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0485 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in |
Benton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.9").