It is also included in the Tri-Cities metropolitan area, which consists of both Benton and Franklin counties.

The city shares a school district with the adjacent unincorporated community of Kiona.

Benton City was originally platted by the North Coast Railroad in 1909.

[5] Benton City is situated on the inside of a bend on the north side of the Yakima River.

The unincorporated community of Kiona is along the southern border of the city.

Interstate 82 and U.S. Route 12 pass through Benton City south of the Yakima River, with access from Exit 96.

24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.