Benton Township, MI
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability3
Walkability5
Commute64
Public Transit5
Affordability55
Public Safety69
Airports16
Hospitals81
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.8kPopulation+39 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate31%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$166kMedian Home Value+$2.2k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$711Median Monthly Rent+$170 (2010–19)
85%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas40%
Utility gas35%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Michigan58
Lansing Metro Area53
Eaton County55
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Michigan43
Lansing Metro Area39
Eaton County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 14 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 11 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding27
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, MI
St Mary Elementary School
7 miles, S
St Michael Parish School
7 miles, N
Our Savior Lutheran School
8 miles, NE
Maple Country School
9 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, MI
Great Lakes Christian College
11 miles, NE
Olivet College
16 miles, SW
Michigan State University
17 miles, E
Albion College
28 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, MI
Sparrow Eaton Hospital
6 miles, S
Eaton Rapids Medical Center
12 miles, SE
McLaren Greater Lansing
12 miles, E
Edward W Sparrow Hospital
14 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, MI
Capital Region International Airport
14 miles, NE
Gerald R Ford International Airport
41 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
48 miles, SW
Bishop International Airport
57 miles, NE