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Benton, IA
City in Ringgold County, Iowa.
Population
27
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
0
Benton and its ZIP codes
Benton at a glance
- Benton is 38% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ringgold County. PPP loans are for Benton.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,259
1,393 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,132
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.5M
FY 2026, $8,465 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Benton, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
37.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Benton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DelphosCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.2 |
| MaloyCity | 3.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Mount AyrCity | 6.2 mi | 2.7 |
| ReddingCity | 7 mi | 1 |
| DiagonalCity | 7.1 mi | 0.9 |
| BlocktonCity | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| ClearfieldCity | 9.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Irena, MOVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| TingleyCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| AthelstanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| ConwayCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Shannon CityCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Grant City, MOTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Allendale, MOVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| EllstonCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| KellertonCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benton, IA in?
- Benton is in Ringgold County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Benton, IA?
- About 27 people live in Benton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benton?
- Nearby places include Delphos (3 mi), Maloy (3.7 mi), Mount Ayr (6.2 mi), Redding (7 mi), Diagonal (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023