Benton Township, MO
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute50
Public Transit1
Affordability89
Public Safety86
Airports14
Hospitals42
Colleges12
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.6kPopulation+588 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate26%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office24%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$148kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
37%Built 2000 or Later
$555Median Monthly Rent+$41 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
LP gas20%
Utility gas36%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Missouri53
Springfield Metro Area66
Webster County13
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Missouri54
Springfield Metro Area83
Webster County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding87
Tornado38
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, MO
Webster Co Parochial #6
7 miles, E
Webster County Amish-Fordland
8 miles, E
Webster Co Parochial #5
9 miles, E
Apostolic Instit of Missouri
9 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, MO
Evangel University
13 miles, W
Missouri State University-Springfield
14 miles, W
Drury University
15 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, MO
Mercy Hospital Springfield
13 miles, W
Cox Medical Centers
14 miles, W
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield
15 miles, NW
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
15 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport
21 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
81 miles, W
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
93 miles, SW
Columbia Regional Airport
123 miles, N