Benton Township, KS
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability16
Walkability52
Commute28
Public Transit19
Affordability94
Public Safety73
Airports53
Hospitals74
Colleges41
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Schools8
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Residents
719Population-34 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated
58%Family Households-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate40%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income-$9.1k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector59%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office19%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$77kMedian Home Value-$3.2k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$419Median Monthly Rent+$66 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas30%
Utility gas56%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Kansas56
Atchison County33
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Kansas58
Atchison County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding70
Tornado25
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, KS
Maur Hill - Mount Academy
15 miles, E
Trinity Lutheran School
16 miles, E
St Benedict Catholic School
16 miles, E
Riverbend International School
17 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, KS
Benedictine College
17 miles, E
University of Saint Mary
30 miles, SE
Washburn University
36 miles, SW
American Business and Technology University
37 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, KS
Fw Huston Medical Center
14 miles, SE
Atchison Hospital
15 miles, E
Holton Community Hospital
19 miles, W
Hiawatha Community Hospital
26 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, KS
Kansas City International Airport
39 miles, E
Manhattan Regional Airport
72 miles, W
Lincoln Airport
118 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
128 miles, N