Benton township, Kansas
Benton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Benton township is a geographic entity located in Atchison County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 914. The land area covers 60.19 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 914 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 58.1 yrs | ±7.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 557 | ±130 | 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 | 596 | ±130 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 557 | ±130 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 39 | ±33 |
| Median Home Value | $103,800 | ±$14,582 |
| Median Gross Rent | $813 | ±$312 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,122 | ±$13,007 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,988 | ±$4,910 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 84 | ±40 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | ±5.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 517 | ±170 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.7% | ±6.8% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF BENTON
GUS Population: 926 (2024)
ID: 104778
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
7115 DECATUR RD, EFFINGHAM KS 66023-4175
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GUS Population: 16,249 (2024)
ID: 164620
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
423 N 5TH ST, ATCHISON KS 66002-1872
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Benton | PK-06 | Benton, KS | |
| Regular School Benton | 07-08 | Benton, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Effingham, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Effingham, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Atchison, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Atchison, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Everest, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Horton, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Horton, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Winchester, KS |
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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Benedictine College
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College | 16.4 mi away | 1020 N 2nd St, Atchison, KS, 66002-1499 |
9133675340
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EFFINGHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 414 MAIN STREET, EFFINGHAM, KS, 66023 |
(913) 833-5881
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NORTONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 407 MAIN, NORTONVILLE, KS, 66060 |
(913) 886-2060
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DELAWARE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 421 MARY ST. #A, VALLEY FALLS, KS, 66088 |
(785) 945-3990
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BARNES READING ROOM
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 640 MAIN STREET, EVEREST, KS, 66424 |
(785) 548-7733
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HORTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 809 1ST AVE. EAST, HORTON, KS, 66439 |
(785) 486-3326
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WINCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 203 FOURTH STREET, WINCHESTER, KS, 66097 |
(913) 774-4967
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ATCHISON LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 401 KANSAS AVENUE, ATCHISON, KS, 66002 |
(913) 367-1902
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BECK-BOOKMAN LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 420 WEST 4TH, HOLTON, KS, 66436 |
(785) 364-3532
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OSKALOOSA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 315 JEFFERSON ST., OSKALOOSA, KS, 66066 |
(785) 863-2475
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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 HORTON, KS US, located 13.5 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 | 36.9° | 15.7° | 26.3° | 0.76" | 2.8" |
| February | 42.6° | 19.6° | 31.1° | 1.28" | 2.9" |
| March | 54.0° | 29.9° | 41.9° | 2.13" | 0.9" |
| April | 64.4° | 41.3° | 52.8° | 3.82" | 0.2" |
| May | 75.1° | 53.3° | 64.2° | 5.23" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.1° | 63.6° | 73.8° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.4° | 67.7° | 78.1° | 5.42" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.8° | 64.8° | 75.8° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.5° | 55.8° | 67.6° | 3.71" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.3° | 42.0° | 54.6° | 3.25" | 0.2" |
| November | 52.6° | 29.9° | 41.3° | 1.81" | 0.6" |
| December | 40.7° | 20.4° | 30.6° | 1.49" | 3.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham city | City | 2.1 mi | — |
| Nortonville city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Muscotah city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
| Lancaster city | City | 7.6 mi | — |
| Huron city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
| Valley Falls city | City | 11.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2000506150. • 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.