West Benton Township, MO
Living in West Benton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute52
Public Transit1
Affordability71
Public Safety86
Airports15
Hospitals44
Colleges12
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Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
749Population+295 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
79%Family Households+16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate31%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone21%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$34k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
71%Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K9%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector55%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office17%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$222kMedian Home Value+$3.8k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
80%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199941%
Built 1970 to 197945%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K16%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas53%
Wood34%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Benton Township
United States45
Missouri53
Springfield Metro Area66
Christian County20
Property Crime in West Benton Township
United States48
Missouri54
Springfield Metro Area83
Christian County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Benton Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding88
Tornado41
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Benton Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Benton Township, MO
Webster Co Parochial #6
12 miles, NE
Webster Co Parochial #5
12 miles, NE
Webster County Amish-Fordland
12 miles, NE
Apostolic Instit of Missouri
12 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near West Benton Township, MO
Missouri State University-Springfield
17 miles, NW
Evangel University
17 miles, NW
Drury University
18 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Benton Township, MO
Cox Medical Centers
15 miles, NW
Mercy Hospital Springfield
15 miles, NW
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
17 miles, NW
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield
18 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near West Benton Township, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport
23 miles, NW
Joplin Regional Airport
81 miles, W
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
89 miles, SW
Columbia Regional Airport
129 miles, N