Benton County, IA

Living in Benton County

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 41
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Commute 59
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 57
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Schools 99
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Residents

26k Population -462 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate37%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$68k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office21%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$157k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$488 Median Monthly Rent +$129 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas22%
Utility gas53%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Benton County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 1 8
Feb 24 1 6
Mar 36 2 4
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 37 2 2
Dec 23 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding42
Tornado22
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton County, IA

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Xavier High School
18 miles, E
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Essential Montessori
19 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Benton County, IA

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Coe College
22 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton County, IA

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St Lukes Hospital
22 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Benton County, IA

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