Benton County

WA · Pop. 145,296 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Benton County is a mixed county in WA with a population of approximately 145,296.

$/Acre: $12,632
Property Tax: 0.98%
Growing Season: 195 days
Broadband: 58%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 261.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%
Local Sales Tax1.13%
Combined Sales Tax7.63%
Cost of Living Index104.4
Median Household Income$49,137
Poverty Rate16.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,632
Median Home Price$649K
Acres for Sale3091
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season195 days
Annual Rainfall29.6 inches
Avg Summer High78°F
Avg Winter Low25°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation4,045 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado1/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)320 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K353
Property Crime /100K426
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City55 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%
Ag EconomyWeak