Benton charter Township, MI

Living in Benton charter Township

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Bikeability 34
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Walkability 27
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Commute 90
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 47
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Airports 40
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 60
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Schools 1
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Residents

14k Population -547 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
58% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black49%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate30%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$7.4k (2010–19)
70% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office20%
Service26%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$87k Median Home Value +$3.8k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$524 Median Monthly Rent +$109 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas3%
Utility gas66%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton charter Township

United States45
Michigan58
Niles Metro Area41
Berrien County41

Property Crime in Benton charter Township

United States48
Michigan43
Niles Metro Area26
Berrien County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (60%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 2 18
Feb 28 2 13
Mar 37 2 6
Apr 48 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 41 3 3
Dec 29 2 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton charter Township

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding22
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton charter Township, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton charter Township, MI

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Brookview School
4 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Benton charter Township, MI

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Andrews University
11 miles, S
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Saint Mary's College
29 miles, S
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Holy Cross College
30 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton charter Township, MI

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Airports

Airports near Benton charter Township, MI

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