Benton Kentucky Map

About Benton, Kentucky

Benton is a locality in Marshall County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,748. The population density is 361.5 people per km². Benton is located at 36.8573°N, 88.3503°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42025.

Benton lies where the rolling hills of western Kentucky begin to soften, a place where broad fields stretch towards the horizon under a sky that often holds a deep, luminous blue. It lies 20.8 miles south-east of Paducah, KY (from Paducah, KY: bearing 138°T), and is situated 17.2 miles north of Murray. The land here, a gentle undulation of fertile soil, is etched with the meandering paths of small creeks that feed into larger waterways, their banks lined with a quiet, resilient green. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, honeyed shadows across the open expanses, lending a palpable warmth to the air that carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening crops and damp earth. The character of Benton is one of steady, unpretentious growth, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life, from the vibrant burst of spring to the hushed quietude of winter. The history of Benton is interwoven with the agricultural bounty of this region, its economy long rooted in the cultivation of tobacco and corn, traditions that still echo in the landscape. A notable feature of the area is its proximity to Kentucky Lake, a vast expanse of blue that draws visitors for recreation and offers a different facet to the local character. This waterway, a significant economic driver through tourism and fishing, provides a counterpoint to the agrarian heart of Benton. While not a place of grand pronouncements or dramatic historical events, Benton holds a quiet dignity, a testament to the enduring spirit of a community shaped by the land it calls home and the gentle flow of its surrounding waters.

About This Benton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Benton, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.857278, -88.350315. 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 Marshall County.

Detailed location data for Benton includes the ZIP code (42025), telephone area code (270, 364), county seat of Marshall County (Benton), and school district assignment (Marshall County 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.