Benton County, WA

Living in Benton County

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 17
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 60
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 52
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Schools 30
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Residents

198k Population +30k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age
31% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate24%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
23  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$236k Median Home Value +$66k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$853 Median Monthly Rent +$231 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity81%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas16%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton County

United States45
Washington38

Property Crime in Benton County

United States48
Washington70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 1 1
Feb 39 1 1
Mar 47 1 0
Apr 53 1 0
May 61 1 0
Jun 68 1 0
Jul 74 0 0
Aug 73 0 0
Sep 65 0 0
Oct 53 1 0
Nov 42 1 0
Dec 33 1 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton County, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton County, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near Benton County, WA

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Heritage University
43 miles, W
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Whitman College
58 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton County, WA

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Trios Health
19 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Benton County, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
19 miles, E
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