Benton Township, MO
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute17
Public Transit1
Affordability79
Public Safety72
Airports20
Hospitals51
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
703Population+2 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
88%Family Households+24% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian4%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate39%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household88%
Householder living alone12%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+17% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector71%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office14%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$156kMedian Home Value+$78k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$434Median Monthly Rent+$109 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Mobile home27%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K47%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
LP gas40%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Missouri53
Joplin Metro Area38
Newton County39
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Missouri54
Joplin Metro Area70
Newton County78
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding84
Tornado34
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, MO
Neosho Christian Schools
8 miles, NW
St Mary's School
18 miles, NE
St Lawrence Catholic School
21 miles, NE
Berean Christian Academy
23 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, MO
Missouri Southern State University
24 miles, NW
Ozark Christian College
26 miles, NW
Ecclesia College
40 miles, S
John Brown University
45 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, MO
Freeman Neosho Hospital
8 miles, NW
Cox Monett Hospital
20 miles, NE
Mercy Hospital Joplin
22 miles, NW
Mercy Hospital-Cassville
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, MO
Joplin Regional Airport
28 miles, NW
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
35 miles, S
Springfield-Branson National Airport
57 miles, NE
Tulsa International Airport
99 miles, SW