Benton, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
832
Population
1,300/sq mi density
$82,679
Median Income
$39,517 per capita
$256,900
Home Value
$201,939 Zillow
$771
Median Rent
21.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$82,679 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$256,900 home value, $771/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Benton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2931°N, 93.3037°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Sedalia Regional (DMO) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in |
Benton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.8").