Benton Township, MO

Living in Benton Township

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 50
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 69
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Airports 25
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 20
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Schools 43
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Residents

19k Population -18 (2010–19)
25  y Median Age
35% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
48% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years49%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household48%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone15%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$9.5k (2010–19)
72% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
71% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$134k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$503 Median Monthly Rent +$96 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity46%
LP gas8%
Utility gas45%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton Township

United States45
Missouri53
Adair County28

Property Crime in Benton Township

United States48
Missouri54
Adair County61

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 1 4
Feb 29 2 5
Mar 40 3 2
Apr 52 4 0
May 62 5 0
Jun 71 5 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 2 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton Township, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton Township, MO

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Faith Lutheran School
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Life Church School
2 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Benton Township, MO

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton Township, MO

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Airports

Airports near Benton Township, MO

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