Benton Township, MO
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability16
Walkability52
Commute26
Public Transit19
Affordability100
Public Safety88
Airports66
Hospitals62
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
472Population+74 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate49%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
68%Lived Here Last Year-30% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector68%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office23%
Service5%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked5%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value-$2.8k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$325Median Monthly Rent+$84 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas55%
Utility gas16%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Missouri53
Daviess County14
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Missouri54
Daviess County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding74
Tornado28
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, MO
Spring Hill School
18 miles, SE
Country View
20 miles, E
Jamesport Mennonite School
20 miles, E
Walnut Creek School
21 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, MO
Conception Seminary College
30 miles, W
Graceland University-Lamoni
39 miles, N
Missouri Western State University
40 miles, SW
American Business and Technology University
41 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, MO
Harrison County Community Hospital
14 miles, NE
Mosaic Medical Center Albany
15 miles, NW
Cameron Regional Medical Center
25 miles, S
Wright Memorial Hospital
30 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, MO
Kansas City International Airport
62 miles, SW
Des Moines International Airport
103 miles, N
Eppley Airfield
124 miles, NW
Columbia Regional Airport
135 miles, SE