Benton Township, MO
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability
16
Walkability
12
Commute
51
Public Transit
29
Affordability
100
Public Safety
73
Airports
20
Hospitals
21
Colleges
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
8
1←Poor
Great→100
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
Victory Baptist Academy
1 miles, SE
Abm Ministries-Lighthouse Christian Academy
6 miles, S
Westwood Baptist Academy
30 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
33 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, MO
Southeast Missouri State University
64 miles, E
Williams Baptist University
74 miles, S
Crowley's Ridge College
77 miles, S
Missouri University of Science and Technology
80 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, MO
Iron County Medical Center
30 miles, N
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
30 miles, SE
Black River Community Medical Center
31 miles, SE
Madison Medical Center
34 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, MO
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
62 miles, E
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
105 miles, NE
Barkley Regional Airport
106 miles, E
St Louis Lambert International Airport
110 miles, N