Benton County, IA
Living in Benton County
Bikeability15
Walkability41
Commute59
Public Transit17
Affordability67
Public Safety88
Airports16
Hospitals86
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation-462 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate37%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office21%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$157kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$488Median Monthly Rent+$129 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas22%
Utility gas53%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Benton County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 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 County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding42
Tornado22
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton County, IA
Central Lutheran School
8 miles, SE
Xavier High School
18 miles, E
Essential Montessori
19 miles, E
Holy Family-St Jude Center-Lasalle Center
19 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Benton County, IA
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
20 miles, SE
Coe College
22 miles, E
Mount Mercy University
22 miles, E
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
33 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton County, IA
Virginia Gay Hospital
6 miles, N
Compass Memorial Healthcare
20 miles, S
St Lukes Hospital
22 miles, E
Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Benton County, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
23 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
37 miles, NW
Dubuque Regional Airport
72 miles, E
Des Moines International Airport
91 miles, SW