Benton charter Township, MI
Living in Benton charter Township
Bikeability34
Walkability27
Commute90
Public Transit33
Affordability99
Public Safety47
Airports40
Hospitals72
Colleges60
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Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-547 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black49%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate30%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office20%
Service26%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$87kMedian Home Value+$3.8k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$524Median Monthly Rent+$109 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas3%
Utility gas66%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton charter Township
United States45
Michigan58
Niles Metro Area41
Berrien County41
Property Crime in Benton charter Township
United States48
Michigan43
Niles Metro Area26
Berrien County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 18 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 2 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton charter Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding22
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding15
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton charter Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton charter Township, MI
River of Life School
3 miles, W
Lake Michigan Catholic School
4 miles, W
Brookview School
4 miles, SW
Trinity Lutheran School
4 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Benton charter Township, MI
Andrews University
11 miles, S
Saint Mary's College
29 miles, S
University of Notre Dame
30 miles, S
Holy Cross College
30 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton charter Township, MI
Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph
4 miles, W
Lakeland Hospital Watervliet
9 miles, NE
Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital
17 miles, SE
Bronson South Haven Hospital
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Benton charter Township, MI
South Bend International Airport
28 miles, S
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
44 miles, E
Gerald R Ford International Airport
69 miles, NE
Muskegon County Airport
73 miles, N