Benton Township, MO
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability
12
Walkability
26
Commute
74
Public Transit
19
Affordability
100
Public Safety
76
Airports
34
Hospitals
64
Colleges
82
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
31
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
6.6k
Population
+468 (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate38%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$35k
Median Household Income
+$3.9k (2010–19)
70%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
80%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office19%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$114k
Median Home Value
+$27k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$428
Median Monthly Rent
+$25 (2010–19)
50%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
LP gas14%
Utility gas25%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Missouri53
Crawford County20
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Missouri54
Crawford County57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 31 | 2 | 4 |
Feb | 36 | 2 | 3 |
Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
Dec | 34 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding50
Tornado24
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, MO
Meramec Valley Christian School
11 miles, NE
Immanuel Lutheran School
21 miles, N
Rolla Seventh-Day Adventist School
24 miles, SW
Cornerstone Christian Academy
27 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, MO
Missouri University of Science and Technology
25 miles, W
Lincoln University
55 miles, NW
Logan University
58 miles, NE
Maryville University of Saint Louis
60 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, MO
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
13 miles, NE
Phelps County Regional Medical Center
25 miles, W
Salem Memorial District Hospital
32 miles, S
Washington County Memorial Hospital
34 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, MO
Columbia Regional Airport
69 miles, NW
St Louis Lambert International Airport
70 miles, NE
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
88 miles, E
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
114 miles, SE