Benton Township, MO
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability29
Walkability50
Commute100
Public Transit21
Affordability100
Public Safety69
Airports25
Hospitals68
Colleges20
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Schools43
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Residents
19kPopulation-18 (2010–19)
25 y Median Age
35%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
48%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years49%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone15%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
71%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$134kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$503Median Monthly Rent+$96 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
LP gas8%
Utility gas45%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Missouri53
Adair County28
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Missouri54
Adair County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, MO
Mary Immaculate Elementary School
1 miles, E
Faith Lutheran School
1 miles, SE
Life Church School
2 miles, NE
Tri-County Christian School
31 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, MO
Truman State University
1 miles, E
Central Christian College of the Bible
56 miles, S
Culver-Stockton College
56 miles, E
Maharishi University of Management
66 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, MO
Northeast Regional Medical Center
0 miles, NE
Sullivan County Memorial Hospital
28 miles, W
Scotland County Hospital
29 miles, NE
Putnam County Memorial Hospital
30 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, MO
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
76 miles, E
Columbia Regional Airport
97 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
108 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
126 miles, N