Benton, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Polk County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,349
Population
445/sq mi density
$35,000
Median Income
$22,473 per capita
$167,700
Home Value
$268,985 Zillow
$530
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
211
Violent Crime/100K
493 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 9.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$167,700 home value, $530/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
211 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Benton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 747 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 445/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1749°N, 84.6517°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.5 in |
Benton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.5").