Benton Township, IN
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability9
Walkability34
Commute60
Public Transit10
Affordability63
Public Safety86
Airports19
Hospitals58
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools69
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.1kPopulation+236 (2010–19)
26 y Median Age-7 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
91%Family Households+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years32%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate30%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household91%
Householder living alone8%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$86kMedian Household Income+$24k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K2%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K34%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector82%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office19%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$178kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$798Median Monthly Rent+$217 (2010–19)
90%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas22%
Utility gas59%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Indiana52
Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area31
Elkhart County31
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Indiana47
Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area21
Elkhart County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 37 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding42
Tornado16
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, IN
Peaceful Woods
1 miles, SW
Timber View School
3 miles, N
Timber View School
3 miles, N
Railside
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, IN
Goshen College
8 miles, NW
Grace College and Theological Seminary
18 miles, S
Bethel University
28 miles, NW
Indiana University-South Bend
29 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, IN
Goshen Hospital
8 miles, NW
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center Inc
11 miles, NW
Kosciusko Community Hospital
17 miles, S
Otis R Bowen Center for Human Services Inc
19 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, IN
South Bend International Airport
35 miles, NW
Fort Wayne International Airport
44 miles, SE
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
53 miles, N
Gerald R Ford International Airport
98 miles, N