Benton City Washington Map

About Benton City, Washington

Benton City is a locality in Benton County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,695. The population density is 552.2 people per km². Benton City is located at 46.2632°N, 119.4878°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99320.

Benton City rests on the eastern fringe of Washington State, a landscape defined by the sun-baked earth and the distant, hazy blue of the Horse Heaven Hills. It lies 3.8 miles south of Benton, WA (from Benton, WA: bearing 169°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west of Richland. The air here often carries the dry, mineral scent of dust and sagebrush, a stark contrast to the verdant west side of the Cascades. Vast fields, stretching to the horizon like rumpled corduroy, dominate the immediate surroundings, their colors shifting from the muted green of spring to the golden ochre of late summer. The Yakima River, a sinuous ribbon of lifeblood, carves a patient path nearby, its banks a testament to the relentless sculpting power of water in this arid clime. The sky, a canvas of expansive blues and whites, often burns with an almost ethereal glow as the sun dips low, casting long, theatrical shadows across the open country. The story of Benton City is one of resilience and adaptation, a narrative interwoven with the agricultural bounty of the Yakima Valley. Its roots are firmly planted in the fertile soil, a place where orchards and vineyards now thrive, thanks to the irrigation canals that bring life-giving water from the mountains. This transformation from a more rugged frontier to a center of agricultural commerce has shaped the rhythm of daily life, a steady, grounded pulse that beats to the cycle of planting and harvest. The local economy, though diversified, still leans heavily on the fruits of the land, a quiet pride evident in the roadside stands and the careful tending of crops. While not a destination for grand monuments, Benton City offers a genuine glimpse into a working landscape, where the enduring spirit of its people is as palpable as the warm earth beneath their feet.

About This Benton City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Benton City, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.26319, -119.487802. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Benton City and Benton County.

Detailed location data for Benton City includes the ZIP code (99320), telephone area code (509), county seat of Benton County (Prosser), and school district assignment (Kiona-Benton City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Benton City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.