Benton Township, IA
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability11
Walkability26
Commute27
Public Transit17
Affordability100
Public Safety88
Airports21
Hospitals77
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
691Population-486 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated
63%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian3%
Caucasian97%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate36%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$9.2k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office14%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$80kMedian Home Value-$2.3k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$328Median Monthly Rent-$2 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier52%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
LP gas18%
Utility gas45%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Iowa35
Keokuk County15
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Iowa43
Keokuk County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding50
Tornado22
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, IA
Seton Catholic Elementary School
14 miles, S
Ottumwa Christian School
15 miles, S
Oskaloosa Christian School
16 miles, W
Maharishi School
25 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, IA
William Penn University
16 miles, NW
Maharishi University of Management
25 miles, SE
Central College
32 miles, NW
Grinnell College
41 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, IA
Keokuk County Health Center
11 miles, NE
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
12 miles, S
Mahaska Health Partnership
15 miles, W
Monroe County Hospital
26 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
57 miles, NE
Des Moines International Airport
71 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
93 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
97 miles, E