Benton, KS
Living in Benton
Bikeability6
Walkability22
Commute48
Public Transit6
Affordability56
Public Safety89
Airports16
Hospitals65
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1kPopulation+62 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+15% (2010–19)
78%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years43%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black12%
Caucasian86%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate24%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$88kMedian Household Income+$31k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector63%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office13%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$141kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$556Median Monthly Rent+$108 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
LP gas5%
Utility gas75%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton
United States45
Kansas56
Wichita Metro Area77
Butler County20
Property Crime in Benton
United States48
Kansas58
Wichita Metro Area84
Butler County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton
Excessive Heat13
Inland Flooding81
Tornado38
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton, KS
Magdalen Catholic School
6 miles, SW
Compass Star Montessori
8 miles, W
Central Christian Academy
8 miles, SW
Resurrection Catholic School
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Benton, KS
Wichita State University
11 miles, SW
Friends University
16 miles, SW
Newman University
17 miles, SW
Bethel College-North Newton
24 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton, KS
Kansas Medical Center Llc
5 miles, SW
Kansas Heart Hospital
7 miles, W
Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc
7 miles, SW
Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center
8 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Benton, KS
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
20 miles, SW
Salina Regional Airport
75 miles, NW
Manhattan Regional Airport
96 miles, N
Stillwater Regional Airport
112 miles, S