Benton, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bossier Parish County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,408
Population
956/sq mi density
$59,744
Median Income
$31,075 per capita
$192,800
Home Value
$351,845 Zillow
$829
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,744 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$192,800 home value, $829/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Benton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 956/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6896°N, 93.7401°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bossier Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Shreveport Regional (SHV) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0398 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.64 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Benton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.1").