Benton Township, OH
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute1
Public Transit1
Affordability66
Public Safety95
Airports27
Hospitals28
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
348Population+41 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+34% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years36%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate57%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree16%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone31%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$29k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+16% (2010–19)
54 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K14%
Employers
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance29%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office32%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$201kMedian Home Value+$144k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
63%Owner-Occupied+21% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier45%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K24%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
House Heating Type
LP gas11%
Utility gas71%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Ohio30
Monroe County10
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Ohio42
Monroe County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 9 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding66
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, OH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, OH
Covenant Christian Academy
11 miles, N
The Highland School
21 miles, S
Marietta Christian School
22 miles, SW
Oak Grove Christian School
23 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, OH
Marietta College
23 miles, SW
Ohio Valley University
31 miles, SW
Salem University
35 miles, SE
Wheeling University
39 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, OH
Sistersville General Hospital
5 miles, SE
Wetzel County Hospital
14 miles, NE
Selby General Hospital
22 miles, SW
Marietta Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, OH
North Central West Virginia Airport
51 miles, SE
Pittsburgh International Airport
76 miles, NE
Yeager Airport
89 miles, S
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
93 miles, N