What are the schools like in Benham, KY?

School district data for Benham is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Benham?

The median household income in Benham, KY is $50,595 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.8%.

What is the weather like in Benham, KY?

Benham has an average high temperature of 45.3°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.6 inches.

Benham, KY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Benham, KY affordable or expensive?

Benham's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Benham is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $52,900 and the median rent is $644 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Benham, KY?

Benham has a violent crime rate of 38.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 246.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Benham, KY a Good Place to Live?

Benham is a small town of 610 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $50,595 and a 9.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

Strengths: Benham stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Benham is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Benham city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 83.4

Benham's overall cost of living index is 83.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Benham costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Benham, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$52,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$644	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,595	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Benham's violent crime rate is 38.4 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

38.4 /100k

Property Crime

246.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Benham, KY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Benham sees average highs of 45.3°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 60.5 inches of annual precipitation and 34.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Benham, KY
Average High — January	45.3°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	60.5"
Annual Snowfall	34.6"

Demographics

Metric	Benham, KY	National Avg
Population	610	—
Median Age	44.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	10.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.7%	22.2%
65 and over	29.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lynch, KY 2 mi Cumberland, KY 3 mi Keokee, VA 7 mi Osaka, VA 8 mi Stonega, VA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Benham

Benham, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

40807

Benham vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benham, KY affordable or expensive?

Benham's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Benham roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $52,900 and median rent is $644/month.

What is the crime rate in Benham, KY?

Benham's violent crime rate is 38.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 246.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Benham?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Benham, KY a good place to live?

Benham, KY has a population of 610, a median household income of $50,595, and an unemployment rate of 9.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Benham?

Benham averages 45.3°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.5 inches with about 34.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Benham?

Benham, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 40807.

What is the population of Benham?

The population of Benham, Kentucky is 610 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Benham?

Key numbers for living in Benham: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $52,900, median household income $50,595, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Benham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.