Benton, Kansas

About Benton

Benton, KS is a tiny community located in southern Kansas counting 930 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Benton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 669 residents per square mile.

📰 Benton News Today

• Robert "Bob" C. Benton Obituary May 27, 2026 Park Lawn Funeral Homes · May 27
• Brent Pickering Obituary - Wichita, KS Dignity Memorial · Jul 3
• Craig Couey Obituary (2026) - Benton, KS - Carlson Colonial Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 10
• 2 children, woman seriously injured in Monday crash in Benton County, Missouri KSHB 41 Kansas City · Aug 4
• Benton Joseph Brown Obituary Jul 9, 2026 The Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory · Jul 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Benton Unique

• One of 14 places in the US named Benton — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Benton

• Stearman Field Bar & Grill — burger

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Benton

• Circle Benton Elementary
• Circle Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Benton

🏘️ Nearby Communities