Benton Township, MO

Living in Benton Township

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 12
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Commute 51
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 21
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Colleges 56
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Schools 8
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Residents

4.2k Population +56 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school27%
High school graduate37%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$30k Median Household Income -$4.3k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty -11% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office16%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$78k Median Home Value -$9.2k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$386 Median Monthly Rent +$77 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
LP gas13%
Utility gas30%
Wood12%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton Township

United States45
Missouri53
Wayne County27

Property Crime in Benton Township

United States48
Missouri54
Wayne County43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump81%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 3
Feb 37 3 4
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 46 5 0
Dec 35 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding55
Tornado33
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton Township, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton Township, MO

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Sacred Heart School
33 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Benton Township, MO

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton Township, MO

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Madison Medical Center
34 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Benton Township, MO

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