Benton Town, WI
Living in Benton Town
Bikeability10
Walkability38
Commute61
Public Transit12
Affordability57
Public Safety91
Airports15
Hospitals100
Colleges62
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Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
433Population-25 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-22% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian99%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate37%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office22%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Walked3%
Worked at home16%
Housing
$210kMedian Home Value+$69k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$600Median Monthly Rent+$106 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas54%
Utility gas25%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Town
United States45
Wisconsin35
Lafayette County16
Property Crime in Benton Town
United States48
Wisconsin37
Lafayette County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 2 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Town
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado20
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Town, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Town, WI
St Rose School
3 miles, NW
St Joseph Elementary School
8 miles, SW
Tri-State Christian School
10 miles, S
Holy Ghost-Immaculate Conception School
11 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Town, WI
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
12 miles, NW
Loras College
15 miles, W
Clarke University
16 miles, W
University of Dubuque
16 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Town, WI
Midwest Medical Center
9 miles, S
Southwest Health Center
10 miles, N
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
15 miles, W
Finley Hospital
16 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Benton Town, WI
Dubuque Regional Airport
20 miles, SW
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
66 miles, NE
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
71 miles, E
Quad City International Airport
78 miles, S