Benton Township, MI
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
66
Public Transit
1
Affordability
76
Public Safety
85
Airports
2
Hospitals
84
Colleges
40
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
12
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.1k
Population
-134 (2010–19)
55 y
Median Age
+9 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
71%
Family Households
+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate41%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$48k
Median Household Income
+$4.7k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office28%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$149k
Median Home Value
+$12k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$563
Median Monthly Rent
+$81 (2010–19)
64%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas78%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Michigan58
Cheboygan County17
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Michigan43
Cheboygan County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 2 | 26 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 19 |
| Mar | 28 | 2 | 11 |
| Apr | 41 | 2 | 4 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 3 | 8 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 25 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Inland Flooding5
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding4
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, MI
Bishop Baraga Catholic School
6 miles, W
Cornerstone Christian School
6 miles, W
Northern Michigan Christian Academy
20 miles, SW
Harbor Light Christian School
28 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, MI
Lake Superior State University
61 miles, N
Northwood University
137 miles, S
Central Michigan University
141 miles, S
Ferris State University
143 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, MI
Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center
26 miles, NW
McLaren Northern Michigan
33 miles, SW
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital
42 miles, S
Charlevoix Area Hospital
48 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, MI
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
21 miles, W
Chippewa County International Airport
45 miles, N
Alpena County Regional Airport
54 miles, SE
Cherry Capital Airport
84 miles, SW