BentonKS
A town of 927, settled in 1909.
927 people, and everyone knows the way
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Benton’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Benton. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Benton
Most working residents leave Benton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Wichita (43%), El Dorado (7%) and Towanda (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, hot summers
Benton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Benton beats the Kansas average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Benton | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.1% | 13% |
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.
Homes in Benton sell for about $729K
The median sale price was $729,000 in May 2026.
99% of working residents leave Benton for work
Where Benton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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.
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- Established
- 1909
- Population
- 943
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,375 ft
- ZIP code
- 67017