West Benton Township, MO

Living in West Benton Township

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 40
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 13
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Schools 6
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Residents

2.6k Population +497 (2010–19)
27  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
5% College-Educated -6% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Native American5%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate36%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
73% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K40%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K7%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office19%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Walked3%

Housing

$111k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
32% Built 2000 or Later
$449 Median Monthly Rent +$103 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home21%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K10%

House Heating Type

Electricity72%
LP gas7%
Utility gas9%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Benton Township

United States45
Missouri53
Joplin Metro Area38
Newton County39

Property Crime in West Benton Township

United States48
Missouri54
Joplin Metro Area70
Newton County78

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump79%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 2 3
Feb 39 2 2
Mar 48 4 1
Apr 57 4 0
May 65 6 0
Jun 73 5 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 78 3 0
Sep 69 5 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 36 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Benton Township

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding84
Tornado33
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Benton Township, MO

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Private Schools

Private Schools near West Benton Township, MO

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Colleges

Colleges near West Benton Township, MO

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Ecclesia College
40 miles, S
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John Brown University
43 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Benton Township, MO

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Mercy Hospital Joplin
19 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near West Benton Township, MO

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