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Benton County
City in Washington, United States
Overview
Benton County in Washington encompasses the Tri-Cities, Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco, known for their sunny climate, Columbia River views, and local wineries. The area is renowned for science and technology, but also boasts friendly neighborhoods and a growing food scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
206,873
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
46.24°, -119.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,630
Local Cost
$1,798
Local Income
$3,550
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
12.3°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
2.1°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-17.7°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
278 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RLD
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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