Benton Township, MO
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute28
Public Transit1
Affordability84
Public Safety67
Airports24
Hospitals56
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation+30 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-18 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
76%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate41%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree1%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector77%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office7%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$108kMedian Home Value-$10k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$478Median Monthly Rent+$306 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-23% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198933%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 1969<1%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K9%
$400K to $499K6%
$2M or more5%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
LP gas33%
Utility gas15%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Missouri53
Cedar County41
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Missouri54
Cedar County44
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding92
Tornado39
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, MO
Wings of Faith Academy
8 miles, NE
El Dorado Christian School
13 miles, N
Immanuel Lutheran School
20 miles, S
Bible Baptist Academy
21 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, MO
Southwest Baptist University
33 miles, E
Pittsburg State University
43 miles, SW
Missouri Southern State University
47 miles, SW
Ozark Christian College
48 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, MO
Cedar County Memorial Hospital
13 miles, N
Barton County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, SW
Nevada Regional Medical Center
22 miles, NW
Citizens Memorial Hospital
32 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport
45 miles, SE
Joplin Regional Airport
45 miles, SW
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
97 miles, S
Kansas City International Airport
119 miles, N