Benton County, IN

Living in Benton County

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 31
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 79
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Schools 70
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Residents

8.7k Population -143 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
16% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
66% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate43%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$3.2k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$92k Median Home Value +$7.3k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$499 Median Monthly Rent +$93 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier37%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas26%
Utility gas57%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton County

United States45
Indiana52

Property Crime in Benton County

United States48
Indiana47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 2 6
Feb 28 2 4
Mar 39 3 2
Apr 51 4 0
May 61 5 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 42 3 0
Dec 29 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado22
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton County, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton County, IN

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Colleges

Colleges near Benton County, IN

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Wabash College
44 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton County, IN

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River Bend Hospital
24 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Benton County, IN

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