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Benton, WI

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Population
996
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
924 ft
Median Home Value
$157,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$889/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$80,938
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Benton

Tucked into the rolling hills of southwestern Wisconsin’s Driftless Area, Benton is a quiet village of fewer than a thousand people right near the Illinois state line. It offers a relaxed, rural lifestyle surrounded by open farmland, with simple highway connections to nearby spots like Cuba City, Hazel Green, and Platteville. For homebuyers looking for peace and quiet, the village brings a friendly small-town feel where neighbors wave and daily life moves at an unhurried pace.

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The village got its start during the Upper Midwest’s early lead-mining boom, and that long heritage still shows in its classic downtown buildings and local landmarks like St. Patrick Church. Modern-day Benton combines that historic charm with easy regional access, making it a practical home base for commuters heading into Dubuque or Galena for work, healthcare, and weekend entertainment.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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