Benton Township, IA
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute32
Public Transit1
Affordability72
Public Safety49
Airports50
Hospitals82
Colleges58
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Schools89
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Residents
221Population-15 (2010–19)
59 y Median Age+17 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-8% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years45%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate16%
Some College49%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$78kMedian Household Income+$47k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+24% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K4%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K57%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector61%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office10%
Service3%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle3%
Housing
$153kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$216 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied+23% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196944%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K9%
$500K to $749K13%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
LP gas83%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Iowa35
Fremont County44
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Iowa43
Fremont County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 28 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding62
Tornado34
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, IA
First Baptist School
19 miles, N
St Mary Elementary School
28 miles, N
Cornerstone Christian School
31 miles, N
St Columbkille School
31 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, IA
Chi Health St Mary's
6 miles, SW
George C Grape Community Hospital
12 miles, SE
Syracuse Area Health
20 miles, W
Shenandoah Medical Center
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, IA
Eppley Airfield
39 miles, N
Lincoln Airport
50 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
115 miles, SE
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
119 miles, N