Benton, Independence, MO
Living in Benton
Bikeability
14
Walkability
33
Commute
63
Public Transit
21
Affordability
100
Public Safety
21
Airports
57
Hospitals
61
Colleges
41
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
10k
Population
-2k (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
52%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black9%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian4%
Other3%
Education
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$25k
Median Household Income
-$12k (2010–19)
76%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector81%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$74k
Median Home Value
-$15k (2010–19)
1%
Built 2000 or Later
$569
Median Monthly Rent
+$96 (2010–19)
39%
Owner-Occupied
-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas2%
Utility gas83%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77
Property Crime in Benton
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding61
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton, Independence, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton, Independence, MO
Messiah Lutheran School
1 miles, W
Center Place Restoration School
1 miles, NW
The Schoolhouse, Inc
2 miles, S
Nova Center
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Benton, Independence, MO
City Vision University
9 miles, W
Rockhurst University
10 miles, W
Research College of Nursing
10 miles, SW
Kansas City Art Institute
10 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton, Independence, MO
Centerpoint Medical Center
4 miles, SE
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
8 miles, S
St Marys Medical Center
8 miles, SE
Center for Behavioral Medicine
9 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Benton, Independence, MO
Kansas City International Airport
22 miles, NW
Columbia Regional Airport
119 miles, E
Manhattan Regional Airport
122 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
134 miles, S