Benton County, WA
Living in Benton County
Bikeability20
Walkability17
Commute73
Public Transit17
Affordability60
Public Safety77
Airports24
Hospitals70
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
198kPopulation+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
$69kMedian 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
$236kMedian Home Value+$66k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$853Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton County, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton County, WA
Sagebrush Elementary School
11 miles, E
Liberty Christian School
11 miles, E
Sagebrush Montessori School
11 miles, E
St Francis Preparatory School
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Benton County, WA
Heritage University
43 miles, W
Walla Walla University
55 miles, E
Whitman College
58 miles, E
Central Washington University
72 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton County, WA
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
12 miles, E
Prosser Memorial Hospital
12 miles, W
Lourdes Counseling Center
12 miles, E
Trios Health
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Benton County, WA
Tri-Cities Airport
19 miles, E
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
120 miles, E
Spokane International Airport
134 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
155 miles, W