Benton Township, IA
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute74
Public Transit1
Affordability56
Public Safety95
Airports61
Hospitals65
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
140Population+56 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age-13 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+20% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years35%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate34%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree20%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone24%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$48k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-14% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Private sector60%
Self-employed33%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance40%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office17%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$141kMedian Home Value+$55k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
79%Owner-Occupied-21% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1939 or earlier59%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K19%
$200K to $249K11%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M6%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas68%
Utility gas19%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Iowa35
Taylor County6
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Iowa43
Taylor County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding35
Tornado20
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, IA
Clarinda Academy
15 miles, W
Clarinda Lutheran School
16 miles, W
Horace Mann Laboratory School
24 miles, S
St Gregory Barbarigo School
25 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, IA
Northwest Missouri State University
25 miles, S
Conception Seminary College
32 miles, S
Graceland University-Lamoni
44 miles, E
Peru State College
54 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, IA
Clarinda Regional Health Center
15 miles, W
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
20 miles, N
Ssm Health St Francis Hospital- Maryville
26 miles, S
Ringgold County Hospital
28 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, IA
Eppley Airfield
73 miles, NW
Des Moines International Airport
81 miles, NE
Kansas City International Airport
96 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
105 miles, W