Benton Township, MO
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
40
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
77
Airports
19
Hospitals
35
Colleges
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
30
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.8k
Population
-11 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
4%
College-Educated
-6% (2010–19)
79%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate44%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree1%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$39k
Median Household Income
+$1.1k (2010–19)
70%
Above Poverty
-17% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector64%
Self-employed18%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office13%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$67k
Median Home Value
-$45k (2010–19)
33%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$38 (2010–19)
66%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home31%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200933%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K9%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke3%
Electricity34%
LP gas46%
Utility gas4%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Missouri53
Howell County37
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Missouri54
Howell County54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding80
Tornado37
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, MO
Faith Christian Academy
12 miles, NE
Mountain Home Christian Academy
26 miles, SW
Mountain Grove Christian Academy
40 miles, N
Whetstone Christian Academy
41 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, MO
Lyon College
60 miles, S
College of the Ozarks
67 miles, W
Williams Baptist University
68 miles, SE
Evangel University
81 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, MO
Ozarks Medical Center
13 miles, NE
Fulton County Hospital
18 miles, SE
Baxter Regional Medical Center
27 miles, SW
Izard County Medical Center, Llc
32 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport
88 miles, NW
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
129 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
142 miles, W