Benton County, IN
Living in Benton County
Bikeability13
Walkability31
Commute45
Public Transit13
Affordability96
Public Safety83
Airports51
Hospitals57
Colleges79
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools70
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.7kPopulation-143 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
16%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate43%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$3.2k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$92kMedian Home Value+$7.3k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$499Median Monthly Rent+$93 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas26%
Utility gas57%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton County
United States45
Indiana52
Property Crime in Benton County
United States48
Indiana47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado22
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton County, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton County, IN
Sacred Heart Elementary School
2 miles, N
Cornerstone Private School
20 miles, NE
Montessori School of Great
24 miles, SE
St Augustine Elementary School
25 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Benton County, IN
Purdue University-Main Campus
24 miles, SE
Lakeview College of Nursing
36 miles, SW
Wabash College
44 miles, SE
Olivet Nazarene University
48 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton County, IN
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center
21 miles, SW
St Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc
21 miles, S
River Bend Hospital
24 miles, SE
Iroquois Memorial Hospital
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Benton County, IN
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
64 miles, SW
Indianapolis International Airport
81 miles, SE
Chicago Midway International Airport
85 miles, N