Benton Township, MO

Living in Benton Township

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 21
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Commute 79
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 15
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Hospitals 37
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Colleges 13
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Schools 39
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Residents

4.1k Population +202 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
64% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate47%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$35k Median Household Income +$8.9k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office20%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$107k Median Home Value +$23k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$374 Median Monthly Rent +$82 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas30%
Utility gas38%
Wood10%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton Township

United States45
Missouri53
Douglas County22

Property Crime in Benton Township

United States48
Missouri54
Douglas County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%

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 76 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 34 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding82
Tornado32
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton Township, MO

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton Township, MO

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Victory Academy
16 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Benton Township, MO

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton Township, MO

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Cox Medical Centers
35 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Benton Township, MO

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