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Benton, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Marshall County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,774
Population
936/sq mi density
$63,368
Median Income
$30,326 per capita
$159,600
Home Value
$176,068 Zillow
$839
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
90
Violent Crime/100K
3,766 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,368 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,600 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Benton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 431 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 936/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8480°N, 88.3617°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in |
Benton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.4").