Information on Benton, Marshall County
The City of Benton is located in the state of Kentucky, in Marshall County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Benton City HALL, Marshall County
| Benton City Hall's address | Benton Benton Municipal Building 1009 Main Street Benton KY 42025 United States | |
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| Phone number of Benton City Hall | +1 270-527-8677 | |
| Benton, KY email | Loading... | |
| Benton official website | cityofbenton.org | |
| Mayor of Benton | Rita Dotson | |
| Marshall County, Kentucky: Vital Records | Benton vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Kentucky birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Benton
What county is Benton KY in?Benton, KY is located in Marshall County |
Where is Benton, Kentucky ?Benton lies in Marshall County, situated in the western part of Kentucky, USA. It is located near the Tennessee River and not far from the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Benton is approximately 20 miles southeast of Paducah and about 120 miles northwest of Nashville, Tennessee. |
Benton administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| Commonwealth | Kentucky |
| County | Marshall - other counties in Kentucky |
Demography of Benton
| Name of Benton inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 4 349 inhabitants | 83 / 4 786 | ||
| Population density in Benton | 1 033,4 pop/sq mi (399,0 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Benton, KY
Where to apply for a passport in Benton, KY? There are 1 passport offices in Benton, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| BENTON POST OFFICE | 219 W 5TH ST | 2705273933 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Benton
There are 8 bank branches in Benton.
Community Financial Services Bank is the most popular bank in Benton with 2 branch offices, followed by U.S. Bank National Association with 2 branch offices and then First Kentucky Bank, Inc. with 2 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Benton:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Community Financial Services Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Kentucky Bank, Inc. | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Heritage Bank USA, Inc. | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Benton administrative numbers
| Benton City code | 2105824 |
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| Benton City postcode | 42025 |
Transportation modes in Benton
| Airport | Murray-Calloway County Airport 13 miles Barkley Regional Airport 27 miles Henry County Airport 35.7 miles |
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Benton territory
| Benton area | 4,21 sq mi (10,90 km²) |
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| Benton altitude | 446 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 36.8518 Longitude: -88.3595 Latitude: 36° 51' 6'' North Longitude: 88° 21' 34'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Benton | Currently, the town Benton isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Benton |
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| Natural parks | Benton isn't part of a natural park |
What is Benton close to?
| Nearby cities include: Hardin, Calvert City, Grand Rivers and Murray | ||
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| Calvert City | Calvert City | Grand Rivers |
| Calvert City |  | Hardin |
| Mayfield | Hardin | Hardin |
| Hardin 6.8 miles | Calvert City 12.6 miles | Grand Rivers 12.7 miles |
| Murray 16.6 miles | Mayfield 17.7 miles | Kuttawa 19.8 miles |
| Smithland 19.9 miles | Paducah 21.9 miles | Eddyville 22.1 miles |
| Dycusburg 23.4 miles | Brookport 24 miles | Hazel 24 miles |
| Wingo 25.9 miles | Metropolis 27.4 miles | Puryear 28.4 miles |
| Salem 29.4 miles | Fredonia 29.6 miles | Cadiz 30.6 miles |
Distance between Benton and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1698 miles | Houston : 635 miles | Philadelphia : 749 miles |
| Phoenix : 1357 miles | San Antonio : 779 miles | San Diego : 1651 miles |
| Dallas : 554 miles | San Jose : 1837 miles | Jacksonville : 593 miles |
| Indianapolis : 235 miles closest | San Francisco : 1898 miles | Austin : 705 miles |
| Columbus : 363 miles | Fort Worth : 583 miles | Charlotte : 436 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Benton, KY
Elementary schools in Benton
Benton Elementary School
District of Marshall CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 597
Central Elementary School
District of Marshall CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 536
Jonathan Elementary School
District of Marshall CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 216
Sharpe Elementary School
District of Marshall CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 345
South Marshall Elementary School
District of Marshall CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 336
Middle schools in Benton
South Marshall Middle
District of Marshall CountyLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 520
High schools in Benton
Marshall County High School
District of Marshall CountyLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1444
Star Academy High School
District of Marshall CountyLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 29
Alternative schools in Benton
Purchase Youth Village
District of Marshall CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
schools in Benton
Marshall County Technical Center
District of Marshall CountyLeisure and activities in Benton surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Benton Golf & Country Club | Birmingham Pointe Golf Club |
| Calvert City Golf & Country Club to Calvert City 11.8 miles | Kenlake State Resort Park to Hardin 13.4 miles |
| Sullivan's Par 3 to Murray 15 miles | Murray Country Club to Murray 16.3 miles |
| Frances E. Miller Memorial Golf Course to Murray 17.7 miles | Oaks Country Club to Murray 17.7 miles |
| Mayfield Golf & Country Club to Mayfield 18.1 miles | |