Benton Township, MO
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability5
Walkability21
Commute79
Public Transit6
Affordability100
Public Safety75
Airports15
Hospitals37
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.1kPopulation+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
$35kMedian 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
$107kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$374Median 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, MO
Mt Zion Bible School
6 miles, N
Ozark Mennonite School
13 miles, N
Victory Academy
16 miles, N
Webster Co Parochial #2
17 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, MO
Evangel University
37 miles, NW
Missouri State University-Springfield
37 miles, NW
College of the Ozarks
37 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, MO
Cox Medical Center Branson
35 miles, SW
Cox Medical Centers
35 miles, NW
Mercy Hospital Springfield
36 miles, NW
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
38 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport
44 miles, NW
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
100 miles, SW
Joplin Regional Airport
100 miles, W
Columbia Regional Airport
133 miles, N