BentonSD
A town of 59. Nearly 21.1% of it is conserved land.
What makes Benton stand out
The thing Benton does most differently from other towns.
59 people, and everyone knows the way
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Benton’s report card
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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 0% work in town. The top destinations are Sioux Falls (28%), Salem (18%) and Watertown (8%). Half commute less than 39 miles.
Where working residents work
21.1% of Benton is conserved land
8.3 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Benton has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Benton is
Benton beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Benton | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.8% | 84.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11% | 9.2% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
100% of working residents leave Benton for work
Where Benton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023