Benton, KS

Living in Benton

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 22
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 56
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 30
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Schools 21
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Residents

1k Population +62 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +15% (2010–19)
78% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years43%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black12%
Caucasian86%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate24%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$88k Median Household Income +$31k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government14%
Private sector63%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office13%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$141k Median Home Value +$33k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$556 Median Monthly Rent +$108 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied +11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
LP gas5%
Utility gas75%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton

United States45
Kansas56
Wichita Metro Area77
Butler County20

Property Crime in Benton

United States48
Kansas58
Wichita Metro Area84
Butler County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 1 4
Feb 36 1 3
Mar 45 3 1
Apr 55 3 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 5 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 70 3 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 45 2 1
Dec 33 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton

Excessive Heat13
Inland Flooding81
Tornado38
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Benton, KS

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Friends University
16 miles, SW
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Newman University
17 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton, KS

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Airports

Airports near Benton, KS

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