Benton Township, MO
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability
35
Walkability
48
Commute
30
Public Transit
46
Affordability
97
Public Safety
98
Airports
27
Hospitals
64
Colleges
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.3k
Population
+121 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
-6 (2010–19)
24%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate37%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$56k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector53%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office31%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation3%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$90k
Median Home Value
-$1.8k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
$428
Median Monthly Rent
+$64 (2010–19)
61%
Owner-Occupied
-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas32%
Utility gas1%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Missouri53
Jefferson City Metro Area32
Osage County3
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Missouri54
Jefferson City Metro Area38
Osage County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding77
Tornado32
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, MO
St Marys School
9 miles, SW
St George School
12 miles, SW
Immaculate Conception School
14 miles, SW
St George Catholic School
17 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, MO
Westminster College
19 miles, NW
William Woods University
19 miles, NW
Lincoln University
24 miles, W
Stephens College
38 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, MO
Hermann Area District Hospital
16 miles, E
Fulton State Hospital
18 miles, NW
Fulton Medical Center Llc
19 miles, NW
Capital Region Medical Center
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, MO
Columbia Regional Airport
29 miles, NW
St Louis Lambert International Airport
74 miles, E
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
95 miles, N
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
103 miles, E