Bennington Township, IL
Living in Bennington Township
Bikeability48
Walkability55
Commute54
Public Transit22
Affordability98
Public Safety86
Airports10
Hospitals68
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
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Residents
1.3kPopulation-385 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
54%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate42%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector81%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation36%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office17%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$85kMedian Home Value-$4.9k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$480Median Monthly Rent+$106 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
LP gas7%
Utility gas70%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bennington Township
United States45
Illinois50
Peoria Metro Area43
Marshall County18
Property Crime in Bennington Township
United States48
Illinois43
Peoria Metro Area45
Marshall County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bennington Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding60
Tornado30
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bennington Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bennington Township, IL
Linn Mennonite Christian School
11 miles, SW
Salem Ranch Jr Sr High School
16 miles, SE
St Michael the Archangel Catholic School
17 miles, NE
St Mary's - Metamora
18 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Bennington Township, IL
Eureka College
20 miles, SW
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
31 miles, SW
Illinois State University
32 miles, S
Bradley University
33 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bennington Township, IL
Advocate Eureka Hospital
19 miles, SW
Saint James Hospital
23 miles, E
Illinois Valley Community Hospital
25 miles, N
St Margarets Hospital
25 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Bennington Township, IL
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
37 miles, SW
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
78 miles, SE
Quad City International Airport
80 miles, NW