Benton City, Washington
Benton City is a city of 3,695 people in Benton County, Washington.
Why visit Benton City
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Benton City – Kiona Bridge and Benton City Wildlife Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; December lows average 28°F.
Weather in Benton City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Benton City
Benton City is a city in Benton County, Washington, United States. It is also included in the Tri-Cities metropolitan area, which consists of both Benton and Franklin counties. The population was 3,479 at the 2020 census. The city shares a school district with the adjacent unincorporated community of Kiona.
From the Wikipedia article Benton City, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Benton City – Kiona Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes10
Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard
Brewery and winery · 0.5 mi
34715 North Demoss Road, Benton City
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship3
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 0.8 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
William Wiley Elementary School
School · 5.9 mi
2820 S Highlands Blvd, West Richland
Healthcare2
Map of Benton City
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 29°F | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 35°F | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 74°F | 48°F | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 54°F | 0.6 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 60°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 51°F | 0.3 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 28°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richland (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Benton County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-04-21: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides (Flood)
- 2016-08-01: South Ward Gap Fire (Fire)
- 2009-08-22: Dry Creek Fire Complex (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Richland Airport (RLD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- West Richland 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Richland 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Kennewick 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Pasco 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Grandview 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Sunnyside 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Umatilla 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Hermiston 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Boardman 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Stanfield 35 mi south, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Benton City Washington - looking south through main street - July 2013, Williamborg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Benton City - Kiona Bridge, Bob ( Bridgink ), CC BY-SA 4.0
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