Benton, AR GIS Map
Benton is a city in Saline County, Arkansas, with a population of about 36,820. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Saline County
- Population
- 36,820
- Elevation
- 411 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.5645, -92.5868
- ZIP codes (4)
- 72015, 72018, 72019, 72158
- Land area
- 23.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Benton, AR
Benton is a city in and the county seat of Saline County, Arkansas, United States. A suburb of Little Rock, it was established in 1837. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 35,014, making it the 12th most populous city in Arkansas. It is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan area. The city of Benton, first settled in 1833 and named after Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton, was formally chartered in 1836 when Arkansas became a state.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Benton
- Bryant, AR6 mi
- Malvern, AR19 mi
- Little Rock, AR21 mi
- Maumelle, AR23 mi
- North Little Rock, AR23 mi
- Sherwood, AR27 mi
- Hot Springs, AR27 mi
- Jacksonville, AR34 mi
Other Cities in Saline County
GIS Data for Benton, AR
The Benton map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Benton without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Benton Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
36,595
Households
15,377
Median household income
$72,876
Median age
38.1 years
Median home value
$212,700
Median gross rent
$1,072/mo
Owner-occupied homes
68.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
Below poverty level
8.1%
Land area
23.1 sq mi
Population density
1,583 / sq mi
County
Benton Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
30,681
April 2020 (estimates base)
35,020
July 2024 estimate
38,088
Change 2010-2020
+14.1%
Change 2020-2024
+8.8%
Photos of Benton
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Soils of Benton
General soil map unit at the city center: Smithdale-Savannah-Sacul-Amy
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Moderately well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 22.2 cm
- Typical slope
- 6%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Smithdale16%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Amy10%
Ultisols · Typic Endoaquults
- Savannah9%
Ultisols · Typic Fragiudults
- Guyton8%
Alfisols · Typic Glossaqualfs
- Sacul6%
Ultisols · Aquic Hapludults
- Saffell6%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Benton
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Benton, Ar weather station, elevation 310 ft.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 93°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 31°F
Annual precipitation
53.4 in
Annual snowfall
1.3 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 52 | 57 | 66 | 74 | 82 | 89 | 93 | 93 | 87 | 76 | 64 | 55 |
| Avg low °F | 31 | 34 | 41 | 50 | 60 | 69 | 72 | 71 | 63 | 51 | 40 | 33 |
| Precip. in | 3.84 | 4.20 | 5.05 | 5.63 | 5.22 | 3.94 | 4.16 | 3.52 | 3.80 | 4.37 | 4.77 | 4.91 |
| Snow in | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Benton
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Saline County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 77.6 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Ice StormVery High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- WildfireVery Low
- HurricaneVery Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Benton FAQ
What county is Benton in?
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Benton, Arkansas is located in Saline County.
What is the population of Benton?
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Benton has a population of about 36,820, making it the number 12 of the 42 Arkansas cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Benton?
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The elevation of Benton is approximately 411 feet (125 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Benton?
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ZIP codes for Benton include 72015, 72018, 72019, 72158.
What time zone is Benton in?
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Benton is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Benton from Little Rock?
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Benton is about 21 miles from Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, in a straight line.
What cities are near Benton?
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Cities near Benton include Bryant, AR (6 miles); Malvern, AR (19 miles); Little Rock, AR (21 miles); Maumelle, AR (23 miles); North Little Rock, AR (23 miles).
Local notes for Benton, AR
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