Benton Township, MN
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability18
Walkability43
Commute47
Public Transit25
Affordability30
Public Safety95
Airports55
Hospitals84
Colleges71
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Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
764Population+34 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
82%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate38%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$96kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K24%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office20%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$322kMedian Home Value+$400 (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$443 (2010–19)
81%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached99%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas72%
Utility gas10%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Carver County7
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Minneapolis Metro Area52
Carver County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 8 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding30
Tornado17
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, MN
Zion Lutheran School
1 miles, SE
St John S Lutheran School
4 miles, NW
Trinity Lutheran School
7 miles, NE
Emanuel Lutheran School
7 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, MN
Crown College
10 miles, NE
Herzing University-Minneapolis
26 miles, NE
Gustavus Adolphus College
30 miles, S
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
31 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, MN
Ridgeview Medical Center
7 miles, N
Glencoe Regional Health Services
15 miles, W
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center
16 miles, SW
St Francis Regional Medical Center
16 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
56 miles, N
Rochester International Airport
88 miles, SE
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
115 miles, N