Benton Township, SD
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability32
Walkability27
Commute99
Public Transit46
Affordability34
Public Safety69
Airports14
Hospitals88
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
593Population+44 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Native American4%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate29%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$89kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-18% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K26%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office29%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation4%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$317kMedian Home Value+$196k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$564 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
$150K to $199K12%
$250K to $299K32%
$300K to $399K36%
$400K to $499K19%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas59%
Utility gas3%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
South Dakota31
Sioux Falls Metro Area45
Minnehaha County50
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
South Dakota34
Sioux Falls Metro Area55
Minnehaha County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding41
Tornado16
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, SD
McCrossan Boys Ranch
3 miles, SE
Education & Integration Services
7 miles, SE
St Michael School
8 miles, S
Bethel Lutheran School
8 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, SD
University of Sioux Falls
9 miles, SE
Augustana University
9 miles, SE
National American University-Sioux Falls
10 miles, S
Dakota State University
29 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, SD
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, SD
Joe Foss Field
6 miles, SE
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
88 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
147 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
168 miles, S