Benzonia Township, MI

Living in Benzonia Township

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Bikeability 59
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Walkability 20
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 35
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 94
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Colleges 51
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Schools 26
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Residents

2.7k Population -83 (2010–19)
55  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
36% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
60% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over14%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial4%
Native American3%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate30%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office22%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$211k Median Home Value +$36k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$533 Median Monthly Rent -$153 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K3%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas22%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas56%
Wood10%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benzonia Township

United States45
Michigan58
Benzie County15

Property Crime in Benzonia Township

United States48
Michigan43
Benzie County10

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 2 31
Feb 23 2 20
Mar 31 2 12
Apr 43 3 4
May 54 3 0
Jun 64 3 0
Jul 69 3 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 4 1
Nov 37 3 10
Dec 26 3 27

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benzonia Township

Inland Flooding8
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benzonia Township, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benzonia Township, MI

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The Leelanau School
19 miles, N
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The Children's House
22 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Benzonia Township, MI

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Bellin College
90 miles, W
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Holy Family College
90 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benzonia Township, MI

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Munson Medical Center
24 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Benzonia Township, MI

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Delta County Airport
88 miles, NW
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