Benton City, Missouri — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Benton City, Audrain County.
| City | Benton City |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Audrain |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 39.134484 |
| Longitude | -91.765167 |
| Population | 88 |
| Density | 104.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Benton City is a locality in Audrain County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 88. The population density is 104.8 people per km². Benton City is located at 39.1345°N, 91.7652°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65232.
Benton City rests in a landscape of rolling Missouri farmland, where the soft, ochre-colored soil yields to the persistent cultivation of corn and soybeans. It lies 33.0 miles east-north-east of Columbia, MO (from Columbia, MO: bearing 67°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east-south-east of Mexico. The sky here is a vast, boundless canvas, often painted with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of a setting sun that spills its warm, honeyed light across the broad fields. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of dew-kissed crops, a fragrance that speaks of the land’s enduring generosity and the quiet, steady work it demands. The gentle slopes and shallow valleys create a sense of gentle containment, a feeling of being held within the verdant embrace of Audrain County's fertile heartland. The history of Benton City is etched not in grand monuments but in the persistent hum of agricultural life, a tradition that has shaped its economy for generations. The fertile ground, a gift from ancient glacial deposits, has long been the primary engine of prosperity, supporting a community deeply connected to the cycles of planting and harvest. While no singular, towering landmark defines Benton City, the collective effort of its residents, their dedication to the land and the quiet strength of their community spirit, forms its truest character. The occasional rumble of a distant combine or the slow procession of a tractor along a dusty lane are the sounds that punctuate the day, a testament to an enduring way of life that continues to thrive.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Benton City, Missouri 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 City and Audrain County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Benton City is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Benton City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |