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Benton, KS
City in Butler County, Kansas.
Population
927
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
667
ZIP codes
0
Benton and its ZIP codes
Benton at a glance
- Benton is about 19 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,750 a year, 19% more than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,400 (10% below Kansas) and median rent is $985 a month.
Local data for Benton, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benton, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,750
Poverty rate
2.8%
Median home value
$196,400
Median rent
$985/mo
Homeownership
82.9%
Bachelor's or higher
41.8%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (235), Irish Americans (109), Dutch Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Benton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,558
19,973 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,909
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$469M
FY 2026, $6,967 per person
How people get to work
Benton, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.0%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home18.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benton, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,725
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
151
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 23°F
32.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benton, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Benton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenwichCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.1 |
| TowandaCity | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| AndoverCity | 6.4 mi | 10.6 |
| Bel AireCity | 8.5 mi | 7 |
| FurleyCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| AugustaCity | 9.9 mi | 4.2 |
| EastboroughCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| PotwinCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| KechiCity | 12 mi | 6 |
| Park CityCity | 12 mi | 10.2 |
| WhitewaterCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| El DoradoCity | 13 mi | 9.6 |
| McConnell AFBCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| Valley CenterCity | 15 mi | 8.1 |
| Rose HillCity | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| Oaklawn-SunviewCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benton, KS in?
- Benton is in Butler County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Benton, KS?
- About 927 people live in Benton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benton?
- Nearby places include Greenwich (5.3 mi), Towanda (5.8 mi), Andover (6.4 mi), Bel Aire (8.5 mi), Furley (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023