Benton City, Washington

Population 3,045

Benton City is located in Benton County, WA. The population is 3,045, making Benton City the 6th largest city in Benton County.

There are 4 public schools in Benton City with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Benton City is low , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Benton City is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Benton City property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Benton City include West Richland, Richland and West Pasco.

Benton City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.7%

Crime Rate

69.39% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 26
  • Violent Crimes: 98
  • Robbery: 7
  • Burglary: 150
  • Property Crime: 671
  • Larceny Theft: 495

Registered Offenders

31.27% Higher than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Benton City
  • 19.70 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

17 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 15

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • Washington unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Benton City, WA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Benton City's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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4 Former Drug Labs view all

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8 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Benton City, WA issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Benton City, WA issued 17 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $693
  • 1 Bedroom: $783
  • 2 Bedrooms: $993
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,383
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,620

Zip Codes

98944 99320 99350

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Environmental Hazards

17 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (142/152)
    Benton City, WA has 93.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Benton City, WA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.68 Average
    Benton City, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 34.4°
  • February 39.23°
  • March 45.25°
  • April 51.27°
  • May 60.18°
  • June 66.86°
  • July 74.6°
  • August 73.13°
  • September 64.17°
  • October 51.78°
  • November 40.64°
  • December 31.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Benton City, WA

Earthquakes
Benton City, WA has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Benton City, WA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Benton City, WA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Benton City, WA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Benton City, WA: $55,714

Unemployment

Unemployment in Benton City is 4.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.60%
White Collar - 48.40%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Inslee
  • Sen. Maria Cantwell
  • Sen. Patty Murray

City Representatives

  • Dan Newhouse

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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1 Cemetery view all

7 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Benton City, WA

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Benton City, WA

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Benton City, WA
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