Benton County, MO

Living in Benton County

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 34
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 57
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 15
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Schools 38
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton County, MO

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton County, MO

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Windsor Amish Schools
17 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Benton County, MO

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Lincoln University
63 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton County, MO

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Royal Oaks Hospital
20 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Benton County, MO

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Joplin Regional Airport
103 miles, SW