Benton Township, IA
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
51
Public Transit
1
Affordability
18
Public Safety
97
Airports
62
Hospitals
67
Colleges
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
82
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
60
Population
-67 (2010–19)
58 y
Median Age
+24 (2010–19)
21%
College-Educated
70%
Family Households
+18% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years52%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate62%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$59k
Median Household Income
+$7.7k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
27 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
-18% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K41%
Employers
Government29%
Private sector37%
Self-employed22%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office10%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Worked at home15%
Housing
-
Median Home Value
+$3.9k (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
76%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier66%
Home Value
Less than $50K41%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K5%
$250K to $299K45%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
LP gas74%
Wood22%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Iowa35
Ringgold County5
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Iowa43
Ringgold County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding35
Tornado22
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, IA
St Malachy School
26 miles, N
Zadie Creek School
27 miles, E
Mayflower Heritage Christian
27 miles, N
Clarinda Academy
33 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, IA
Graceland University-Lamoni
26 miles, E
Northwest Missouri State University
33 miles, SW
Conception Seminary College
33 miles, SW
Simpson College
65 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, IA
Ringgold County Hospital
11 miles, E
Greater Regional Medical Center
27 miles, N
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
27 miles, NW
Mosaic Medical Center Albany
30 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
71 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
88 miles, NW
Kansas City International Airport
97 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
123 miles, W