Benzonia Township, MI
Living in Benzonia Township
Bikeability59
Walkability20
Commute93
Public Transit35
Affordability79
Public Safety86
Airports5
Hospitals94
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.7kPopulation-83 (2010–19)
55 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial4%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate30%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office22%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$211kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$533Median Monthly Rent-$153 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K3%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas22%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas56%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benzonia Township
United States45
Michigan58
Benzie County15
Property Crime in Benzonia Township
United States48
Michigan43
Benzie County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 31 |
| Feb | 23 | 2 | 20 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 12 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 10 |
| Dec | 26 | 3 | 27 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benzonia Township
Inland Flooding8
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benzonia Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benzonia Township, MI
The Leelanau School
19 miles, N
Pleasant View Mennonite School
20 miles, S
The Children's House
22 miles, E
St Mary's of Hannah Catholic School
24 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Benzonia Township, MI
Ferris State University
74 miles, SE
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
89 miles, W
Bellin College
90 miles, W
Holy Family College
90 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benzonia Township, MI
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital
6 miles, W
Munson Medical Center
24 miles, E
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
28 miles, S
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
46 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Benzonia Township, MI
Cherry Capital Airport
27 miles, E
Delta County Airport
88 miles, NW
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
90 miles, NE
Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport
100 miles, W