Benton Township, IL
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability30
Walkability21
Commute59
Public Transit14
Affordability99
Public Safety86
Airports12
Hospitals33
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.8kPopulation-155 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate30%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office18%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$75kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$510Median Monthly Rent+$180 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas41%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Illinois50
Franklin County13
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Illinois43
Franklin County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding41
Tornado22
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, IL
Ewing Mennonite School
7 miles, NE
Thompsonville Christian Junior Academy
8 miles, SE
Community Christian Academy
13 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
27 miles, SW
Southeast Missouri State University
60 miles, SW
University of Southern Indiana
65 miles, E
McKendree University
66 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, IL
Franklin Hospital
3 miles, W
Heartland Regional Medical Center
19 miles, S
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
65 miles, NW
Barkley Regional Airport
65 miles, S
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
66 miles, SW
Evansville Regional Airport
73 miles, E