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Benton, WI
Village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,054
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,250
ZIP codes
0
Benton and its ZIP codes
Benton at a glance
- Benton is about 11 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,938 a year, 4% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,400 (41% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $889 a month.
Local data for Benton, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benton, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,938
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$157,400
Median rent
$889/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (375), Irish Americans (222), Mexican Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette County. PPP loans are for Benton.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,608
4,934 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,858
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $6,165 per person
How people get to work
Benton, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.8%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benton, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
701
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 10°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benton, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Benton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba CityCity | 3.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Hazel GreenVillage | 3.5 mi | 1.3 |
| ShullsburgCity | 7.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Scales Mound, ILVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Menominee, ILVillage | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Galena, ILCity | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| DickeyvilleVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| KielerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| BelmontVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Sandy HookCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| The Galena Territory, ILCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11 |
| PlattevilleCity | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| East Dubuque, ILCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| Apple Canyon Lake, ILCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| DarlingtonCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Apple River, ILVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benton, WI in?
- Benton is in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Benton, WI?
- About 1,054 people live in Benton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benton?
- Nearby places include Cuba City (3.4 mi), Hazel Green (3.5 mi), Shullsburg (7.5 mi), Scales Mound, IL (9.5 mi), Menominee, IL (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023