Benton Township, OH
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute4
Public Transit1
Affordability92
Public Safety91
Airports30
Hospitals51
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
789Population+110 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-7% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years37%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate50%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+17% (2010–19)
46 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office21%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value+$9.6k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$507Median Monthly Rent+$96 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached69%
Mobile home31%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K9%
$400K to $499K11%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas29%
Utility gas23%
Wood20%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Ohio30
Columbus Metro Area34
Hocking County18
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Ohio42
Columbus Metro Area58
Hocking County58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding56
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, OH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, OH
Logan Christian School
12 miles, NE
St John the Evangelist School
12 miles, NE
Truth Christian School
16 miles, S
Sts Peter & Paul School
20 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, OH
Ohio Christian University
23 miles, NW
Ohio University-Main Campus
25 miles, E
Chamberlain University-Ohio
42 miles, NW
DeVry University-Ohio
42 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, OH
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
12 miles, NE
Fairfield Medical Center
21 miles, N
Adena Regional Medical Center
22 miles, W
Appalachian Behavioral Health Care
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, OH
Rickenbacker International Airport
34 miles, NW
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
44 miles, NW
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
72 miles, S
Yeager Airport
88 miles, SE