Benton township, Iowa
Benton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Benton township is a geographic entity located in Benton County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,245. The land area covers 22.29 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,245 | ±332 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 50.3 yrs | ±10 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 511 | ±124 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 571 | ±133 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 511 | ±124 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 60 | ±61 |
| Median Home Value | $382,400 | ±$33,492 |
| Median Gross Rent | $625 | ±$9 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $126,016 | ±$54,619 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,662 | ±$9,932 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | ±6.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 64 | ±83 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.5% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 820 | ±273 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.7% | ±7.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF BENTON
GUS Population: 25,799 (2024)
ID: 126537
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
111 E 4TH ST, STE 3, VINTON IA 52349-1738
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Alburnett, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Alburnett, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Alburnett, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Atkins, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Van Horne, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Van Horne, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Cedar Rapids, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cedar Rapids, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Center Point, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Urbana, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mount Mercy University
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College | 15.9 mi away | 1330 Elmhurst Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402-4797 |
3193638213
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SHELLSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 110 MAIN ST, SHELLSBURG, IA, 52332 |
(319) 436-2112
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Capri College-Cedar Rapids
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College Vocational | 16.0 mi away | 2945 Williams Parkway S.W., Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 |
3193641541206
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URBANA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 351 VELVAS ST, URBANA, IA, 52345 |
(319) 443-2665
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Coe College
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College | 16.2 mi away | 1220 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402-5092 |
3193998000
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ANDERSEN CENTER POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 720 MAIN ST, CENTER POINT, IA, 52213 |
(319) 849-1509
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Mercy-St Luke's School of Radiologic Technology
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College | 16.3 mi away | 1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402 |
3193697097
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VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 510 2ND AVE, VINTON, IA, 52349 |
(319) 472-4208
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Kirkwood Community College
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College | 20.5 mi away | 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52406-2068 |
3193985411
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ATKINS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 480 THIRD AVE, ATKINS, IA, 52206 |
(319) 446-7676
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at VINTON, IA US, located 6.3 miles from Benton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.6° | 8.1° | 16.9° | 1.19" | 8.3" |
| February | 30.4° | 12.3° | 21.3° | 1.25" | 8.5" |
| March | 44.4° | 23.8° | 34.1° | 2.05" | 4.4" |
| April | 58.7° | 34.9° | 46.8° | 3.90" | 1.4" |
| May | 69.4° | 46.6° | 58.0° | 5.01" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.3° | 56.6° | 67.5° | 5.62" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.4° | 60.2° | 70.8° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.3° | 57.7° | 68.5° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.5° | 49.5° | 61.5° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.2° | 37.3° | 48.8° | 3.22" | 0.4" |
| November | 44.2° | 25.2° | 34.7° | 2.05" | 1.8" |
| December | 31.0° | 14.5° | 22.7° | 1.59" | 8.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shellsburg city | City | 4.1 mi | — |
| Urbana city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Center Point city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Vinton city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Palo city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
| Atkins city | City | 10.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1901190201. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.