Benton Township, SD
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability55
Walkability92
Commute97
Public Transit54
Affordability100
Public Safety98
Airports5
Hospitals89
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
35Population+30 (2010–19)
24 y Median Age-49 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+38% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-36% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years37%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years11%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school50%
Some College12%
Bachelor's degree38%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone36%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$156k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
17 mi Average Commute
54%Lived Here Last Year-46% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K45%
$50K to $74K18%
$150K to $199K36%
Employers
Private sector64%
Occupations
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Walked18%
Housing
-Median Home Value-$38k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
33%Owner-Occupied-67% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196948%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
$100K to $149K43%
$250K to $299K57%
House Heating Type
Electricity55%
LP gas18%
Utility gas27%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
South Dakota31
Spink County6
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
South Dakota34
Spink County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 44 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 17 | 0 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado21
Blizzard16
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, SD
Hutterville Colony Elementary - 01
11 miles, N
Trinity Lutheran School
28 miles, NW
Montessori School of Aberdeen
28 miles, NW
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
29 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, SD
Northern State University
28 miles, NW
Presentation College
30 miles, NW
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
64 miles, N
South Dakota State University
87 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, SD
Community Memorial Hospital
24 miles, SW
Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen
28 miles, NW
Avera St Lukes
29 miles, NW
Sanford Hospital Webster-Cah
35 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, SD
Aberdeen Regional Airport
26 miles, NW
Joe Foss Field
127 miles, SE
Jamestown Regional Airport
128 miles, N
Hector International Airport
141 miles, NE