Washington · Off-grid & homestead potential

Benton County

45BoltScore / 100
#21 of 39 in Washington

Benton County is a marginal bolthole (45/100). Its strengths are deep isolation — 134 mi to the nearest city. The trade-offs: elevated natural-hazard exposure and arid land — only 8.5″ of rain a year, in severe drought 20.2% of years.

How Benton County scores

Hazard Safety13
Freedom50
Food33
Isolation83
Sovereignty56
Water32
Affordability49
$451kTypical home
0.8%Property tax
$4,153Land / acre
8.5"Annual rain
20.2% of yrsSevere drought
134 miNearest metro
126.6People / sq mi
29.7%Federal land
52.6°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Benton County, Washington

Is Benton County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Benton County is a marginal bolthole (45/100). Its strengths: deep isolation — 134 mi to the nearest city. Watch-outs: elevated natural-hazard exposure and arid land — only 8.5″ of rain a year, in severe drought 20.2% of years.

How much does land cost in Benton County, Washington?

Land in Benton County runs about $4,153 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Benton County?

Benton County gets about 8.5" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 20.2% of years.

How remote is Benton County?

The nearest major metro is about 134 miles away, and population density is 126.6 people per square mile.

How Benton compares in Washington

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