Two Angels Trail Bridge, 2023
Benton’s story
154 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2006.
- 1872Benton is settled
Population
939
2025 Census estimate · −1.8% since 2020
Typical home
$343K
+3.2% in a year
Household income
$89K
median
Median age
37.8
years
Jobs based here
134
A commuter town
Is Benton a good place to live?
Only 2 of the 152 Kansas towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Benton. Benton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
939 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Benton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Benton, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Benton water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpThursdayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereButler County ClerkButler County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code6701767017 100%Census 2020
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.
Housing
Homes in Benton are worth about $343K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Benton home is worth about $343,000, up 3.2% in a year, 39% above the Kansas typical home. 83% of households own their home in Benton, against 72% in Kansas’ towns and 73% across U.S. towns.
$343KZillow home value
| Benton | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 72% | 73% |
| Median rent | $985 a month | $975 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Benton$343K
Kansas$246K
+3.2%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Benton has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Benton for work: only 1% work in town. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line in Benton, where Kansas’ towns sit at 9.1% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Since 2013, Benton has added 84 jobs, to 134 in 2023.
1%work in town
| Benton | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.8% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $89,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Benton1%
Wichita43%
El Dorado7%
Towanda5%
Andover5%
14 mi
median commute distance
134
jobs based in Benton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Benton faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
71risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesWildfire
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Benton
Benton has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Benton is 92°F.
9″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–46°
Spring45–68°
Summer67–89°
Fall47–70°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Kansas overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (36% statewide); people 65 and older are 13% of residents (17% statewide). 42% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Benton.
37.8median age · KS 37.4
| Benton | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 42% | 29% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 13% | 17% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 21% | 24% | 22% |
| Median age | 37.8 years | 38.1 years | 40.5 years |
BentonKansasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school19%
Some college24%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate22%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.9 points. Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Benton | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.6% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.9% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.7% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 18.4% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.1% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.3% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.1% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.9% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.9% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.4% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 18.6% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.8% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.4% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 21.8% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Safety
Crime reported in Benton
5 crimes were reported in Benton in 2022: 3 property and 2 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Benton is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
2
violent crimes reported in 2022
3
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Benton is
Benton beats the Kansas average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 39% of Benton adults have obesity.
| Benton | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 26% | 25% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 36% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
3 better29 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Benton | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.1% | 13% |
Kansas Medical Center
5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 13 attractions →Sedgwick County Zoo and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Benton. Close and well known come first.
17 mi Zoo & aquariumSedgwick County Zoo
15 mi MuseumExploration Place
14 mi MuseumKansas Aviation Museum26 mi Zoo & aquariumTanganyika Wildlife Park
15 mi MuseumWichita Art Museum
14 mi MuseumGreat Plains Transportation MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Sedgwick County Zoo: Patrick Pelletier, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Exploration Place: 04stx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kansas Aviation Museum: David G. Keith, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wichita Art Museum: FUBAR007, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Great Plains Transportation Museum: Atsf3768 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Benton
18pages on Benton
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Benton
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and TechnologyCommunity college · Public · Wichita6.7 mi$7,238 in-state tuitionWichita State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Wichita11.1 mi$9,684 in-state tuitionButler Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · El Dorado12.4 mi$3,541 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Benton residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Benton for work
Where Benton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
134jobs based in Benton
1%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Benton
City in Butler County, Kansas
Benton is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 943. It is located northeast of Wichita along K-254 highway.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1909
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,375 ft
- ZIP code
- 67017
Questions about Benton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Benton, KS a good place to live?
Benton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.