Benton Township, IN
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability
5
Walkability
19
Commute
34
Public Transit
5
Affordability
72
Public Safety
79
Airports
71
Hospitals
85
Colleges
76
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
96
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.6k
Population
+284 (2010–19)
54 y
Median Age
+14 (2010–19)
33%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate27%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$62k
Median Household Income
+$247 (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
84%
Lived Here Last Year
-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector60%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$205k
Median Home Value
+$51k (2010–19)
15%
Built 2000 or Later
$623
Median Monthly Rent
+$47 (2010–19)
72%
Owner-Occupied
+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas30%
Utility gas35%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Indiana52
Bloomington Metro Area39
Monroe County41
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Indiana47
Bloomington Metro Area45
Monroe County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding59
Tornado25
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, IN
Adventist Christian Elementary
7 miles, SW
St Charles Catholic School
7 miles, SW
Bloomington Montessori School
8 miles, SW
Covenant Christian School
9 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, IN
Indiana University-Bloomington
8 miles, SW
Franklin College
26 miles, NE
University of Indianapolis
36 miles, NE
DePauw University
36 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, IN
Bloomington Meadows Hospital
7 miles, W
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital
8 miles, SW
Monroe Hospital
12 miles, SW
Johnson Memorial Hospital
25 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, IN
Indianapolis International Airport
33 miles, N
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
83 miles, SE
Evansville Regional Airport
102 miles, SW