Benham, Kentucky
City · Population 466 · #304 in Kentucky
About Benham
Benham, KY is a tiny community located in southeastern Kentucky with an estimated population of 466.
Benham holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,026 residents per square mile.
📰 Benham News Today
- Obituary for James "Jimmy" Wayne Clay at Tri City Funeral Home Bianchi Funeral Homes · Aug 14
- East Benham School restored through efforts of company Harlan Enterprise · Feb 14
- Leon Benham, Sr. Obituary Feb 9, 2026 Newcomer Kentuckiana · Feb 9
- Sandra F. Delk Obituary Apr 10, 2026 Freeman Family Funeral Homes · Apr 10
- Obituary for Ellen Rayetta Switzer at Tri City Funeral Home Bianchi Funeral Homes · Jul 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Benham Unique
- The only place in America named Benham — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.23 sq mi.
- Positioned in southeastern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Kentucky Coal Mining Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)466
Rank in state#304 of 418
Land area0.23 sq mi
Density2,026/sq mi
Coordinates36.9642, -82.9518