Benton Township, IA

Living in Benton Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 32
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 72
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 58
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Schools 89
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Residents

221 Population -15 (2010–19)
59  y Median Age +17 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated -8% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years45%
75 years and over14%

Diversity

Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino20%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate16%
Some College49%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$78k Median Household Income +$47k (2010–19)
100% Above Poverty +24% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K4%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K57%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government17%
Private sector61%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office10%
Service3%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle3%

Housing

$153k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
- Median Monthly Rent +$216 (2010–19)
74% Owner-Occupied +23% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196944%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K9%
$500K to $749K13%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
LP gas83%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton Township

United States45
Iowa35
Fremont County44

Property Crime in Benton Township

United States48
Iowa43
Fremont County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 1 6
Feb 28 1 6
Mar 39 2 4
Apr 51 3 1
May 62 5 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 1
Nov 39 2 2
Dec 26 1 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding62
Tornado34
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton Township, IA

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First Baptist School
19 miles, N
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St Columbkille School
31 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Benton Township, IA

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Peru State College
19 miles, S
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Bellevue University
29 miles, N
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College of Saint Mary
36 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton Township, IA

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Chi Health St Mary's
6 miles, SW
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Syracuse Area Health
20 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Benton Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
39 miles, N
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Lincoln Airport
50 miles, W
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