Benton Township, IA
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute43
Public Transit1
Affordability73
Public Safety59
Airports12
Hospitals71
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
742Population+98 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+18% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial10%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate30%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-17% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector63%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office35%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$145kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$439Median Monthly Rent
73%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
LP gas69%
Utility gas2%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines County65
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines County69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding83
Tornado29
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, IA
Burlington Notre Dame
10 miles, S
Burlington Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School
10 miles, S
Great River Christian School
11 miles, S
Mt Pleasant Christian School
22 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, IA
Iowa Wesleyan University
24 miles, W
Monmouth College
24 miles, E
Knox College
38 miles, E
Western Illinois University
40 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, IA
Great River Medical Center
10 miles, S
Osf Holy Family Medical Center
23 miles, E
Henry County Health Center
24 miles, W
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo
25 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, IA
Quad City International Airport
47 miles, NE
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
69 miles, S
The Eastern Iowa Airport
72 miles, NW
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
76 miles, E