Benton Township, MO

Living in Benton Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 3
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Commute 28
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 9
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Schools 49
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Residents

1.1k Population +30 (2010–19)
30  y Median Age -18 (2010–19)
6% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
76% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Caucasian100%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate41%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree1%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$7.1k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector77%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office7%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$108k Median Home Value -$10k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$478 Median Monthly Rent +$306 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -23% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home25%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198933%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 1969<1%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K9%
$400K to $499K6%
$2M or more5%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
LP gas33%
Utility gas15%
Wood10%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton Township

United States45
Missouri53
Cedar County41

Property Crime in Benton Township

United States48
Missouri54
Cedar County44

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump81%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 2 4
Feb 36 2 2
Mar 46 3 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 6 0
Jun 73 5 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 35 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding92
Tornado39
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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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Bible Baptist Academy
21 miles, NW

Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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