BentonAL
A town of 36, settled in 1833.
Is Benton a good place to live?
Benton’s median age is 63.3 years, against 39.2 years in Alabama’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 1 of the 188 Alabama towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Benton. Benton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
36 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Benton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Benton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Benton.
High risk in Benton, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Benton has mild winters and hot summers
Benton has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. At 92°F, Benton’s July high is above both Alabama’s towns (91°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults have diabetes in Benton than in most of Alabama or the rest of the country
23% of adults have diabetes in Benton. Among 188 Alabama towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Benton. 56% of adults have high blood pressure in Benton.
| Benton | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 15% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 14% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 56% | 43% | 35% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 19% | 14% |
| What stands out | Benton | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.1% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 16.8% | 9.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Benton
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Benton
About 0 of every 100 Benton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
About Benton
Town in Alabama, United States
Benton is a town in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States. Its population was 41 at the 2020 census, down from 49 at the 2010 census.
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- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 141 ft
- Area code
- 334
Questions about Benton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Benton, AL a good place to live?
Benton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Benton, AL known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Bill Traylor and David Gordon Lyon.