Benton Township, IL
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability18
Walkability22
Commute32
Public Transit27
Affordability44
Public Safety91
Airports92
Hospitals78
Colleges50
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Schools1
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Residents
19kPopulation+181 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
23%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$8.9k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$164kMedian Home Value-$32k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$247 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas92%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County15
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 12 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, IL
Our Saviors Lutheran School
1 miles, W
Our Lady of Humility School
2 miles, SW
Lake County Baptist School
3 miles, SW
St Anastasia Catholic School
5 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, IL
Herzing University-Kenosha
11 miles, N
Carthage College
12 miles, N
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
14 miles, N
Lake Forest College
14 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, IL
Midwestern Region Med Center
1 miles, W
Vista Medical Center East
5 miles, S
Lake Behavioral Hospital
7 miles, SW
United Hospital System
9 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
33 miles, S
General Mitchell International Airport
34 miles, N
Chicago Midway International Airport
46 miles, S
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
68 miles, W