Benton Township, MI

Living in Benton Township

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 5
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Commute 64
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 69
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 37
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Schools 31
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Residents

2.8k Population +39 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate31%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$76k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$166k Median Home Value +$2.2k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$711 Median Monthly Rent +$170 (2010–19)
85% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas40%
Utility gas35%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton Township

United States45
Michigan58
Lansing Metro Area53
Eaton County55

Property Crime in Benton Township

United States48
Michigan43
Lansing Metro Area39
Eaton County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 14
Feb 25 2 11
Mar 34 2 6
Apr 47 3 1
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 71 3 0
Aug 69 3 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 39 3 3
Dec 28 2 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding27
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton Township, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton Township, MI

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Maple Country School
9 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Benton Township, MI

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Olivet College
16 miles, SW
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Albion College
28 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton Township, MI

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Airports

Airports near Benton Township, MI

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