Benton County, MO
Living in Benton County
Bikeability
19
Walkability
34
Commute
40
Public Transit
14
Affordability
96
Public Safety
57
Airports
28
Hospitals
47
Colleges
15
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
19k
Population
+132 (2010–19)
54 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
64%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate40%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$40k
Median Household Income
+$6.9k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
30 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$118k
Median Home Value
+$20k (2010–19)
21%
Built 2000 or Later
$445
Median Monthly Rent
+$71 (2010–19)
45%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas16%
Utility gas10%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton County
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in Benton County
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 31 | 2 | 3 |
Feb | 36 | 2 | 2 |
Mar | 45 | 3 | 1 |
Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
May | 65 | 6 | 0 |
Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 34 | 2 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding80
Tornado29
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton County, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton County, MO
Cornerstone Academy of the Ozarks
6 miles, SW
Lutheran School Association
12 miles, NE
Windsor Amish Schools
17 miles, NW
St Paul Lutheran School
19 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Benton County, MO
University of Central Missouri
40 miles, NW
Southwest Baptist University
49 miles, S
Missouri Valley College
56 miles, N
Lincoln University
63 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton County, MO
Royal Oaks Hospital
20 miles, NW
Golden Valley Memorial Hospital
27 miles, W
Bothwell Regional Health Center
28 miles, N
Lake Regional Health System
35 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Benton County, MO
Columbia Regional Airport
68 miles, NE
Springfield-Branson National Airport
73 miles, S
Kansas City International Airport
103 miles, NW
Joplin Regional Airport
103 miles, SW