Benton Community School District, IA

Living in Benton CSD

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 43
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 87
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Colleges 54
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Schools 97
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Residents

9.5k Population +234 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
76% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate36%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$77k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office19%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$170k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$467 Median Monthly Rent +$94 (2010–19)
82% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas25%
Utility gas49%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton CSD

United States45
Iowa35
Cedar Rapids Metro Area25
Benton County13

Property Crime in Benton CSD

United States48
Iowa43
Cedar Rapids Metro Area54
Benton County5

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 1 8
Feb 24 1 7
Mar 36 2 4
Apr 49 3 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 37 2 2
Dec 23 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton CSD

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding42
Tornado23
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton Community School District, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton Community School District, IA

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Xavier High School
17 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Benton Community School District, IA

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Coe College
20 miles, E
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Cornell College
32 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton Community School District, IA

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Virginia Gay Hospital
14 miles, N
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St Lukes Hospital
20 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Benton Community School District, IA

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