Benton Iowa Map

About Benton, Iowa

Benton is a locality in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 27. The population density is 11.7 people per km². Benton is located at 40.7033°N, 94.3583°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50835.

Benton unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a verdant quilt stitched with fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards the horizon. It lies 67.4 miles south-south-west of Waukee, IA (from Waukee, IA: bearing 202°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west of Mount Ayr. The air here, especially in the long, golden evenings of summer, carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening grain, a subtle perfume that clings to the soft breezes. Farmsteads, their white fences gleaming against the emerald and ochre hues of the land, dot the countryside like scattered pearls, each a small testament to the enduring connection between the people and the fertile earth. The sky above Benton is a vast, ever-changing canvas, its blues deepening to indigo at dusk, often streaked with the fiery brushstrokes of a departing sun. The history of Benton is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that stand sentinel along its forgotten creeks, a narrative shaped by the hardy pioneers who first tamed this fertile ground. Its economy has long been anchored in agriculture, the very pulse of this place driven by the cycles of planting and harvest, a tradition that continues to sustain its residents. While the whispers of its past are evident in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of its older homes, Benton retains a forward-looking spirit, a quiet resilience that echoes the steadfast character of its people. The murmur of conversation in the local diner, the occasional rumble of a tractor on a distant road, these are the sounds that define the unhurried rhythm of life in this corner of Ringgold County.

About This Benton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Benton, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 and Ringgold County.

Detailed location data for Benton includes the ZIP code (50835), telephone area code (319), county seat of Ringgold County (Mount Ayr), and school district assignment (Mount Ayr Community 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 is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.