Benton Township, IA
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute32
Public Transit1
Affordability91
Public Safety86
Airports40
Hospitals71
Colleges61
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Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
243Population-264 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
84%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Multiracial5%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate37%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household84%
Householder living alone16%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K25%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K9%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office20%
Service32%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$183kMedian Home Value+$65k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
72%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K10%
$400K to $499K10%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas46%
Utility gas20%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Iowa35
Lucas County21
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Iowa43
Lucas County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump68%
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 | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding56
Tornado32
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, IA
Franklin Christian Day School
25 miles, SW
Victory Christian Academy
33 miles, NW
Poverty Ridge Amish School
34 miles, SW
Pella Christian High School
37 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, IA
Simpson College
33 miles, NW
Central College
36 miles, NE
William Penn University
41 miles, NE
Graceland University-Lamoni
41 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, IA
Lucas County Health Center
6 miles, N
Wayne County Hospital
13 miles, S
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center
25 miles, SE
Monroe County Hospital
26 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
45 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
104 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
120 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
129 miles, SE