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Benham, KY

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Population
455
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,580 ft
Median Home Value
$53,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$769/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$44,946
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Benham

Tucked into the Looney Creek valley right beneath Black Mountain, Benham is a quiet eastern Kentucky town of about 500 people. Originally built in the early 1900s as a model company town for International Harvester, it features a tidy layout with historic homes, churches, and brick storefronts surrounding a central park. Today, that history is preserved through its walkable historic district and the Kentucky Coal Museum. It is a peaceful mountain community for anyone looking for scenic surroundings, a relaxed pace of life, and a close-knit neighborhood feel.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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