South Benton Township, MO

Living in South Benton Township

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 40
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 30
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 12
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Schools 27
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Residents

1.1k Population -98 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
7% College-Educated -10% (2010–19)
83% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian1%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate44%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household83%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$1.7k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -8% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
97% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K35%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector56%
Self-employed33%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office25%
Service8%

Commute

Car, truck, or van67%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home28%

Housing

$151k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$413 Median Monthly Rent +$80 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -20% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached70%
Mobile home30%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$2M or more11%

House Heating Type

Electricity34%
LP gas36%
Utility gas4%
Wood26%

Crime

Violent Crime in South Benton Township

United States45
Missouri53
Springfield Metro Area66
Polk County39

Property Crime in South Benton Township

United States48
Missouri54
Springfield Metro Area83
Polk County63

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump78%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 2 5
Feb 36 2 3
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 5 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 34 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Benton Township

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding77
Tornado28
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near South Benton Township, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near South Benton Township, MO

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Sunny Slope
19 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near South Benton Township, MO

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Baptist Bible College
23 miles, S
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Cox College
24 miles, S
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Evangel University
24 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near South Benton Township, MO

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Airports

Airports near South Benton Township, MO

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