Benton Township, IA
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute84
Public Transit1
Affordability82
Public Safety83
Airports56
Hospitals70
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
212Population-16 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-9 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-12% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years40%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school26%
High school graduate7%
Some College55%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone40%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income-$24k (2010–19)
57%Above Poverty-43% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
57%Lived Here Last Year-27% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office15%
Service34%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home6%
Housing
-Median Home Value-$38k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
83%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201325%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199938%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K8%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K23%
$500K to $749K13%
$1.5M to $1.99M8%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas32%
Solar energy11%
Wood36%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Iowa35
Wayne County18
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Iowa43
Wayne County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding48
Tornado26
Blizzard4
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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
16 miles, W
Poverty Ridge Amish School
21 miles, SW
Rolling Meadow Amish School
29 miles, S
Zadie Creek School
32 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, IA
Graceland University-Lamoni
30 miles, W
Simpson College
42 miles, N
Central College
50 miles, NE
William Penn University
54 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, IA
Wayne County Hospital
4 miles, E
Lucas County Health Center
18 miles, N
Decatur County Hospital
19 miles, W
Clarke County Hospital
26 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
55 miles, N
The Eastern Iowa Airport
116 miles, NE
Kansas City International Airport
123 miles, SW
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
129 miles, SE