BentonNH
A town of 357, settled in 1764.
Is Benton a good place to live?
Benton’s July high is 70°F, below both New Hampshire’s towns (81°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). Of the 127 New Hampshire towns we compare, none has a higher median age than Benton. 88% of the land in Benton is conserved, against 18% in New Hampshire’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Mount Moosilauke, 2,690 acres with 10.6 miles of trail. Benton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
357 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 19, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Benton.
Conserved land covers nearly a third of Benton
50 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Benton’s trail density is 1.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mount Moosilauke | 10.6 mi | 2,690 |
| 2. Benton State Forest | 2.2 mi | 431 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Compared with most of New Hampshire and the rest of the country, the FEMA risk score in Benton is higher
The FEMA risk score in Benton is 91 of 100. Since 1992, 10 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Benton.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Benton’s typical home value is about $379K
The typical Benton home is worth about $379,000, up 1.6% in a year, 26% below the New Hampshire typical home. 92% of Benton households own their home.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Benton stands out in New Hampshire and nationally, with a typical January night colder than most
No town among the 127 in New Hampshire we compare has a lower January low than Benton. Benton has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents commute out of Benton
Most working residents leave Benton for work: only 4% work in town. 16% of residents live below the poverty line in Benton. Jobs based in Benton grew to 150 in 2023, 146 more than in 2013.
| Benton | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 6.8% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $103,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
How healthy Benton is
Benton beats the New Hampshire average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. Only 9 of the 127 New Hampshire towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have obesity than Benton.
| Benton | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 32% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 78% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 33% | 36% |
| What stands out | Benton | NH |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.7% | 8.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.2% | 6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Mount Washington and 31 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Benton. Close and well known come first.
Big draw31 mi MountainMount Washington
40 mi LakeLake Winnipesaukee
12 mi Ski areaCannon Mountain104 runs · 2,201 ft vertical
23 mi National forestWhite Mountain National Forest
10 mi WaterfallFlume Gorge
11 mi State parkFranconia Notch State ParkPhoto credits
Mount Washington: wwoods, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Winnipesaukee: No machine-readable author provided. JohnJHenderson~commonswiki assumed (based o, Public domain · Cannon Mountain: Mikespenard at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · White Mountain National Forest: Ken Gallager at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Flume Gorge: MyCatIsAChonk, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Franconia Notch State Park: Stephen Sokolowski, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Everything we know about Benton
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Benton; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Benton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Hampshire.
About Benton
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Benton is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 374 at the 2020 census. Located in the White Mountains, Benton is largely surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest. The town is crossed by the Appalachian Trail.
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- Established
- 1764
- Area
- 48 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,273 ft
- Area code
- 603
Questions about Benton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Benton, NH a good place to live?
Benton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.