Benton Township, IA
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute13
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety84
Airports51
Hospitals72
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
80Population+9 (2010–19)
62 y Median Age+33 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated-12% (2010–19)
100%Family Households+21% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years68%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate90%
Bachelor's degree10%
Households
Family household100%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
39 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
$75K to $99K79%
$125K to $149K21%
Employers
Private sector90%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation40%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
-Median Home Value-$68k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
100%Owner-Occupied+49% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 1939 or earlier100%
Home Value
$50K to $99K79%
$150K to $199K21%
House Heating Type
LP gas21%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Iowa35
Cass County26
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Iowa43
Cass County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding32
Tornado22
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, IA
Shelby County Catholic School
28 miles, NW
Mayflower Heritage Christian
37 miles, SE
St Malachy School
38 miles, SE
Kuemper Catholic School System
42 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, IA
Creighton University
58 miles, W
Bellevue University
59 miles, W
Clarkson College
59 miles, W
University of Nebraska Medical Center
59 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, IA
Cass County Memorial Hospital
8 miles, SW
Audubon County Memorial Hospital
19 miles, N
Adair County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, SE
Guthrie County Hospital
25 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, IA
Eppley Airfield
55 miles, W
Des Moines International Airport
62 miles, E
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
102 miles, NW
Lincoln Airport
107 miles, W