Benton, WI
Living in Benton
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute53
Public Transit1
Affordability90
Public Safety91
Airports15
Hospitals100
Colleges61
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
896Population-138 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated
66%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate36%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector86%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office23%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$110kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$493Median Monthly Rent+$85 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K43%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas2%
Utility gas83%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton
United States45
Wisconsin35
Lafayette County16
Property Crime in Benton
United States48
Wisconsin37
Lafayette County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 35 | 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
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton, WI
St Rose School
4 miles, NW
St Joseph Elementary School
8 miles, W
Tri-State Christian School
10 miles, S
Holy Ghost-Immaculate Conception School
11 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Benton, WI
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
12 miles, NW
Loras College
16 miles, W
Clarke University
16 miles, W
University of Dubuque
17 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton, WI
Midwest Medical Center
9 miles, SW
Southwest Health Center
11 miles, N
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
16 miles, W
Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County
16 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Benton, 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