Benton Township, AR

Living in Benton Township

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 8
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 57
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 8
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Schools 83
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Residents

2.8k Population -255 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated -6% (2010–19)
51% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate33%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$29k Median Household Income +$667 (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty
21  mi Average Commute
72% Lived Here Last Year -14% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K48%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K3%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector66%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office26%
Service29%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$87k Median Home Value +$7.3k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$337 Median Monthly Rent +$54 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K10%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity66%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas22%
Utility gas7%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton Township

United States45
Arkansas71
Fulton County30

Property Crime in Benton Township

United States48
Arkansas71
Fulton County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 3 3
Feb 39 3 2
Mar 48 4 1
Apr 57 5 0
May 66 4 0
Jun 74 3 0
Jul 79 3 0
Aug 78 3 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 4 0
Nov 48 5 0
Dec 37 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding39
Tornado25
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton Township, AR

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Colleges

Colleges near Benton Township, AR

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Lyon College
43 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton Township, AR

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Ozarks Medical Center
25 miles, N
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Airports

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