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Benton County, WA (shown in white) has 1,700.13 mi² of land area and 59.57 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 298.6' to a high of 3,599.1', with a weighted average of 971.5' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 24.9°F to average highs around 92.1°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 54°F. Average annual precipation is 8.6". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 7A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Benton County is 218,513 with 80,723 households. These households are spread across 6 unique municipalties (not all shown).