About Benton
Set in the southwestern part of Iowa, Benton is a tiny community, home to 40 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Benton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.76 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 53 residents per square mile.
📰 Benton News Today
- Benton County Sheriff’s Office rescues man from log jam in Cedar River KCRG · Aug 11
- How many people live in Benton County, IA? USAFacts · Apr 6
- Schedule - Benton Bobcats (Van Horne, IA) Volleyball 26-27 MaxPreps · Jul 31
- Nancy Ellen Stephens Obituary February 23, 2026 Overton Funeral Home · Feb 23
- Man killed in Benton County crash Monday identified KGAN · Apr 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Benton Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Benton — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- With 40 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in southwestern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Benton
- Mt. Ayr Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)40
Rank in state#910 of 940
Land area0.76 sq mi
Density53/sq mi
Coordinates40.7043, -94.3599