Benton, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Lafayette County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
904
Population
1,076/sq mi density
$63,594
Median Income
$30,892 per capita
$139,300
Home Value
$208,018 Zillow
$1,079
Median Rent
22.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,594 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,300 home value, $1,079/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Benton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 39.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,076/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5700°N, 90.3835°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lafayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dubuque Regional (DBQ) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in |
Benton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.3").