Benton, IA
Living in Benton
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
96
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
97
Airports
62
Hospitals
67
Colleges
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
82
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
34
Population
-22 (2010–19)
70 y
Median Age
+22 (2010–19)
35%
College-Educated
+35% (2010–19)
53%
Family Households
-15% (2010–19)
Age
15 to 34 years9%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years71%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate38%
Some College15%
Bachelor's degree35%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone47%
Economy
$64k
Median Household Income
+$36k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K5%
$50K to $74K47%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K11%
Employers
Government50%
Private sector50%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance27%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Sales and office13%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$92k
Median Home Value
+$69k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
86%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier55%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K37%
$200K to $249K37%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas32%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton
United States45
Iowa35
Ringgold County5
Property Crime in Benton
United States48
Iowa43
Ringgold County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding32
Tornado25
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton, IA
St Malachy School
24 miles, N
Zadie Creek School
24 miles, SE
Mayflower Heritage Christian
25 miles, N
Franklin Christian Day School
35 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Benton, IA
Graceland University-Lamoni
24 miles, E
Conception Seminary College
36 miles, SW
Northwest Missouri State University
37 miles, SW
Simpson College
62 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton, IA
Ringgold County Hospital
7 miles, E
Greater Regional Medical Center
25 miles, N
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
28 miles, NW
Mosaic Medical Center Albany
31 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Benton, IA
Des Moines International Airport
68 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
90 miles, NW
Kansas City International Airport
99 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
126 miles, W