Benton Township, MO
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability
5
Walkability
19
Commute
38
Public Transit
5
Affordability
85
Public Safety
91
Airports
64
Hospitals
61
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.1k
Population
+120 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
76%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate42%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$54k
Median Household Income
+$2.7k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector59%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office21%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$109k
Median Home Value
+$19k (2010–19)
17%
Built 2000 or Later
$393
Median Monthly Rent
-$61 (2010–19)
69%
Owner-Occupied
-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
LP gas15%
Utility gas16%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Missouri53
St. Joseph Metro Area38
Andrew County17
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Missouri54
St. Joseph Metro Area69
Andrew County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding70
Tornado24
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, MO
Hosanna Christian School
13 miles, S
St Joseph Christian School
19 miles, S
St Gregory Barbarigo School
19 miles, N
St Paul Lutheran School
20 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, MO
Conception Seminary College
14 miles, NE
American Business and Technology University
20 miles, S
Northwest Missouri State University
20 miles, N
Missouri Western State University
21 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, MO
Ssm Health St Francis Hospital- Maryville
18 miles, N
Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehab Ctr
20 miles, S
Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph
21 miles, S
Mosaic Medical Center Albany
30 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, MO
Kansas City International Airport
53 miles, S
Eppley Airfield
102 miles, NW
Lincoln Airport
115 miles, NW
Manhattan Regional Airport
117 miles, SW