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Benton
A city of 39 people in Iowa
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About Benton
City in Iowa, USA39Population
0.7 sq miArea
1,083 ftElevation
Benton is a city in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. The population was 39 at the 2020 census.
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Town numbers
ZIP code50835
Area code641
Living in Benton
Health in Benton
Compared with Iowa
10better than IA·7worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Ringgold County HospitalMount Ayr · 7.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Infinity Health - Mount Ayr OfficeMount Ayr · 6.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 50835 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Benton →
Natural hazards in Benton
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Benton →
Climate in Benton
Full climate →Benton has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
36° / 17°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
63° / 41°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Benton →
Libraries near Benton
See all →Nearest: Mount Ayr Public LibraryMount Ayr · 6.4 miles
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