Benton Township, SD
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
100
Public Transit
1
Affordability
63
Public Safety
95
Airports
12
Hospitals
95
Colleges
31
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
59
Population
-18 (2010–19)
55 y
Median Age
10%
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
-32% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years49%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school29%
High school graduate52%
Some College8%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone32%
Economy
$63k
Median Household Income
+$23k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
15 mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K50%
$75K to $99K18%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector69%
Self-employed20%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office2%
Service47%
Commute
Car, truck, or van64%
Worked at home36%
Housing
$159k
Median Home Value
+$48k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
100%
Owner-Occupied
+35% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1980 to 198950%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K50%
$1M to $1.49M18%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
LP gas32%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
South Dakota31
Sioux Falls Metro Area45
McCook County9
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
South Dakota34
Sioux Falls Metro Area55
McCook County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding27
Tornado24
Blizzard12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, SD
Mitchell Christian School
24 miles, W
John Paul Ii Elementary School
25 miles, W
Freeman Academy
26 miles, S
Madison Christian School
28 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, SD
Dakota Wesleyan University
24 miles, W
Dakota State University
30 miles, NE
National American University-Sioux Falls
41 miles, E
University of Sioux Falls
43 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, SD
Avera Queen of Peace
23 miles, W
Freeman Medical Center-Cah
26 miles, S
Madison Regional Health System
29 miles, NE
Avera St Benedict Health Center-Cah
31 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, SD
Joe Foss Field
41 miles, E
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
108 miles, SE
Aberdeen Regional Airport
127 miles, N
Eppley Airfield
187 miles, SE