Benton City, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,559 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,581 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$262,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$457 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$991 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Benton County
3
Kennewick-Richland Metro Area
3
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Benton County
5
Kennewick-Richland Metro Area
4
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 35
Feb 1 1 39
Mar 1 0 47
Apr 1 0 53
May 1 0 61
Jun 1 0 68
Jul 0 0 74
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 0 0 65
Oct 1 0 53
Nov 1 0 42
Dec 1 3 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 6%

Schools

Kiona-Benton Intermediate School
<1 miles, NW 1.4 star
Kiona-Benton City High School
<1 miles, NW 3.7 star
Kiona-Benton City Middle School
1 miles, NW 1.4 star

Colleges

Paul Mitchell the School-Richland
11 miles, SE 1 star
Columbia Basin College
17 miles, SE 1.9 star
Heritage University
44 miles, NW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Kadlec Regional Medical Center
10 miles, E 5 star
Prosser Memorial Hospital
14 miles, W 3.2 star
Trios Health
18 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
17 miles, E 1 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
118 miles, E 1 star
Spokane International Airport
131 miles, NE 1.9 star
Portland International Airport
157 miles, W 3.7 star