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