Benton County
Also known as Benton County, Indiana, Benton County, IN
county in Indiana, United States
Key facts
- Country
- United States
- State
- Indiana
- Founded
- February 18, 1840
- Named after
- Senator Thomas H. Benton
- Seat
- Fowler
- Largest city
- Fowler
- Total
- 406.51 sq mi (1,052.9 km )
- Land
- 406.42 sq mi (1,052.6 km )
- Water
- 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km ) 0.02%
- Estimate 2025
- 8,883
- Density
- 21.45/sq mi (8.283/km )
- Time zone
- UTC−5 ( Eastern )
- Summer dst
Article
Benton County is located in the northwest part of the U.S. state of Indiana, along the border with Illinois. As of 2020, the county's population was 8,719. It contains six incorporated towns as well as several small unincorporated settlements; it is divided into 11 townships which provide local services. The county seat is Fowler. Benton County is part of the Lafayette, Indiana metropolitan area.
Wind turbines in Benton County