South Benton Township, MO
Living in South Benton Township
Bikeability21
Walkability40
Commute57
Public Transit30
Affordability85
Public Safety65
Airports22
Hospitals48
Colleges12
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation-98 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated-10% (2010–19)
83%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate44%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$1.7k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K35%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector56%
Self-employed33%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office25%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van67%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home28%
Housing
$151kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$413Median Monthly Rent+$80 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-20% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached70%
Mobile home30%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$2M or more11%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
LP gas36%
Utility gas4%
Wood26%
Crime
Violent Crime in South Benton Township
United States45
Missouri53
Springfield Metro Area66
Polk County39
Property Crime in South Benton Township
United States48
Missouri54
Springfield Metro Area83
Polk County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Benton Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding77
Tornado28
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near South Benton Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Benton Township, MO
Polk County Christian School
11 miles, W
Sunny Slope
19 miles, NW
Park Avenue Christian School
22 miles, S
Dayspring Christian School
23 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near South Benton Township, MO
Southwest Baptist University
10 miles, W
Baptist Bible College
23 miles, S
Cox College
24 miles, S
Evangel University
24 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Benton Township, MO
Citizens Memorial Hospital
11 miles, W
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield
22 miles, S
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
25 miles, S
Mercy Hospital Springfield
27 miles, S
Airports
Airports near South Benton Township, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport
24 miles, S
Joplin Regional Airport
75 miles, W
Columbia Regional Airport
103 miles, NE
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
107 miles, SW