A town of 973. Healthier than 95% of U.S. towns.
The 2 things Benton does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Benton. Another town gets a different order.
Benton beats the Ohio average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Benton | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.6% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.7% | 8% |
37 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hocking Hills State Park | 17.6 mi | 2,014 |
| 2. Hocking State Forest | 16.7 mi | 3,599 |
| 3. Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve | 1.4 mi | 86 |
Benton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Most working residents leave Benton for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Logan (15%), Columbus (8%) and Lancaster (7%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
The public schools Benton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 51% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hocking Hills Elementary School | PK–4 | 123 | A− |
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Township in Ohio, US
Benton Township is one of the eleven townships of Hocking County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 780.
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