Benton Township, MO
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
38
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
82
Airports
42
Hospitals
65
Colleges
25
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
45
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
337
Population
-173 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
8%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate48%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$48k
Median Household Income
+$19k (2010–19)
79%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
97%
Lived Here Last Year
+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector67%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office12%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$72k
Median Home Value
+$31k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$254
Median Monthly Rent
+$6 (2010–19)
43%
Owner-Occupied
-19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K42%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K4%
$500K to $749K5%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
LP gas58%
Utility gas13%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Missouri53
Linn County27
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Missouri54
Linn County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 30 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 2 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding75
Tornado24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, MO
Titus Hostetter
8 miles, S
Show Me Christian Youth Home
16 miles, NW
Mc Cartan Memorial School
22 miles, SE
Bishop Hogan Memorial School
24 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, MO
Truman State University
34 miles, NE
Central Christian College of the Bible
57 miles, SE
Graceland University-Lamoni
59 miles, NW
Missouri Valley College
61 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, MO
Sullivan County Memorial Hospital
15 miles, N
Pershing Memorial Hospital
16 miles, S
Wright Memorial Hospital
22 miles, W
Hedrick Medical Center
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, MO
Kansas City International Airport
95 miles, SW
Columbia Regional Airport
95 miles, SE
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
105 miles, E
Des Moines International Airport
110 miles, N