The Town FilesBenton County, Iowa
25,724 people. The median home is worth $208,200 (typical Iowa town: $156,300) and the median household earns $86,962.
Towns in Benton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton | 4,938 | $152,300 | $66,495 | 44.7 |
| Belle Plaine | 2,330 | $113,900 | $73,656 | 45.0 |
| Atkins | 2,056 | $314,900 | $112,138 | 37.8 |
| Urbana | 1,554 | $228,900 | $115,655 | 32.8 |
| Walford | 1,366 | $303,000 | $128,750 | 37.0 |
| Shellsburg | 961 | $175,800 | $70,179 | 40.4 |
| Newhall | 876 | $186,300 | $67,443 | 33.1 |
| Van Horne | 774 | $184,500 | $77,344 | 37.5 |
| Blairstown | 713 | $175,000 | $79,375 | 37.5 |
| Keystone | 599 | $148,400 | $67,500 | 43.5 |
People and housing
| Benton County | Typical Iowa town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,200 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $826 | $820 |
| Median household income | $86,962 | $69,254 |
| Median age | 43.1 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
6,069 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,216 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 889 storm events in Benton County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Benton County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4557: Severe Storms |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| October 31, 2016 | Flood | DR-4289: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 31, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4135: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 2, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4126: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).