Benton, Pennsylvania
Benton: Located in northern Columbia County at an elevation of 764 feet, this borough sits within the rural landscape of the Fishing Creek valley.
About
Benton is a city located in the county of Columbia in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Quick Facts about Benton
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.1951,-76.3836 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:25:56 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 53℉ Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Benton is located at 41°11'42"N 76°23'1"W (41.1950800, -76.3835500).
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Weather
A chance of rain after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Benton, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211158 | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg (PA) | 17815 |
| 214643 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Lehman (PA) | 18627-0217 |
| 213659 | Luzerne County Community College | Nanticoke (PA) | 18634-3899 |
| 214768 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | Hazleton (PA) | 18202-8025 |
| 214069 | Misericordia University | Dallas (PA) | 18612-1098 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Benton, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Benton, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA. with a population of 37,214 people.
- Benton, Illinois city in Illinois. with a population of 6,784 people.
- Benton, Kentucky city in Kentucky. with a population of 4,467 people.
- Benton, New York town in New York, United States. with a population of 2,727 people.
- Benton, Maine town in Maine, United States. with a population of 2,720 people.
- Benton, Louisiana suburb town of Shreveport, located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America. with a population of 2,092 people.
- Benton, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States. with a population of 1,247 people.
Other cities in Columbia County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbia County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg | 14,585 | Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Berwick | 9,855 | Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Jackson | 8,379 | Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Derry | 2,495 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| North Centre | 2,115 | Township in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Jonestown | 2,031 | Borough in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Espy | 1,642 | CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Catawissa | 1,460 | Borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Mifflinville | 1,253 | CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Almedia | 1,078 | CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |