Benton Township, IN

Living in Benton Township

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 34
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Commute 60
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 63
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 39
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Schools 69
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Residents

3.1k Population +236 (2010–19)
26  y Median Age -7 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
91% Family Households +11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years32%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate30%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household91%
Householder living alone8%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$86k Median Household Income +$24k (2010–19)
100% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K2%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K34%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector82%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office19%
Service8%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$178k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$798 Median Monthly Rent +$217 (2010–19)
90% Owner-Occupied +8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas22%
Utility gas59%
Wood11%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton Township

United States45
Indiana52
Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area31
Elkhart County31

Property Crime in Benton Township

United States48
Indiana47
Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area21
Elkhart County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 11
Feb 27 2 8
Mar 37 3 4
Apr 49 4 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 40 3 2
Dec 28 3 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding42
Tornado16
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton Township, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton Township, IN

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Peaceful Woods
1 miles, SW
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Timber View School
3 miles, N
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Timber View School
3 miles, N
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Railside
3 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Benton Township, IN

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Goshen College
8 miles, NW
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Bethel University
28 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton Township, IN

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Goshen Hospital
8 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Benton Township, IN

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