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Benton City

Total population

88

Median home value

$91,700

3.6%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$57,500

Benton City$58k
National$74k
Elevation251 m
Land area0.27 km²
Weather68°F · Chance Rain Showers
Coordinates39.13°, -91.76°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
251 m
Area
0.27 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Benton City is a village in Audrain County, Missouri, United States. The population was 100 at the 2020 census.

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History & geography

History

Benton City was platted in 1881. The village is named after Thomas Hart Benton.

Geography

Benton City is located at (39.134798, -91.764443). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
54.9
Median home value
$91,700
Housing units
50
Poverty rate
20.5%
Unemployment
0%

Race & ethnicity

White
100%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
2.3%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
39.1345
Longitude
-91.7649
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
68°F
Chance Rain Showers
Tonight
51°F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
73°F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
52°F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
72°F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
54°F
Partly Cloudy

Forecast for Benton City, MO from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
32.9%
Diabetes
10.4%
Adult obesity
38%
Binge drinking
18.6%
Adult smoking
19.4%
No leisure activity
30.6%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
3,738
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    132
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    127
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    111
  • Turkey Vulture
    Cathartes aura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    109
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
    Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    101
  • Red-headed Woodpecker
    Melanerpes erythrocephalus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    94
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    92
  • Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
    Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    88

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

R
Randolph M. Medley
American sports coach and college athletics administrator (1898-1979)
Anna J. Harrison
Anna J. Harrison
American organic chemist (1912–1998)

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Missouri

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.16
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,520

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
80
Avg daily Wikipedia views
3
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Benton City

Thomas Hart Benton
Thomas Hart Benton
Thomas Hart Benton · 1958
Col. Benton's great speech! to the people of Missouri
Thomas Hart Benton · 1849
The Thomas Hart Benton murals in the Missouri State Capitol
Nancy Edelman · 1975
Neosho
Larry A. James · 1997
Speech of Hon. T. H. Benton
Thomas Hart Benton · 1849
An artist in America
An artist in America
Thomas Hart Benton · 1937
An Artist in America
An Artist in America
Thomas Hart Benton · 1937
Ho! For the gold mines!
J.P. & C.W. Keiser firm, St. Louis. · 1867

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Site
South Fork Salt River above Santa Fe, MO
Distance
13.7 mi
Streamflow
1.1 cfs
Gage height
3.83 ft

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-09-22 12:30 UTC.

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS NWIS (water data)
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library