Benton Township, MO

Living in Benton Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 2
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Commute 50
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 14
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 12
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Schools 33
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Residents

5.6k Population +588 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate26%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$9.5k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office24%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
37% Built 2000 or Later
$555 Median Monthly Rent +$41 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity37%
LP gas20%
Utility gas36%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton Township

United States45
Missouri53
Springfield Metro Area66
Webster County13

Property Crime in Benton Township

United States48
Missouri54
Springfield Metro Area83
Webster County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 2 4
Feb 37 2 3
Mar 46 4 2
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 5 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 69 5 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 35 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding87
Tornado38
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Public Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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