Benton Township, IA
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability25
Walkability63
Commute37
Public Transit26
Affordability68
Public Safety91
Airports16
Hospitals88
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
889Population-136 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+18 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years8%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate46%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone36%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income-$12k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K10%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector83%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office24%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked6%
Housing
$213kMedian Home Value+$39k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
71%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas69%
Utility gas3%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Iowa35
Cedar Rapids Metro Area25
Benton County13
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Iowa43
Cedar Rapids Metro Area54
Benton County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding37
Tornado20
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, IA
Central Lutheran School
12 miles, SW
Xavier High School
12 miles, SE
Essential Montessori
13 miles, SE
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
14 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, IA
Mount Mercy University
16 miles, SE
Coe College
16 miles, SE
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
16 miles, SE
Cornell College
28 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, IA
Virginia Gay Hospital
7 miles, W
St Lukes Hospital
16 miles, SE
Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids
17 miles, SE
Mental Health Institute
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
20 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
39 miles, NW
Dubuque Regional Airport
63 miles, E
Quad City International Airport
86 miles, SE