Benton township, Missouri
Benton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Benton township is a geographic entity located in Daviess County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 488. The land area covers 41.63 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 488 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.4 yrs | ±5.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 162 | ±41 | 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 | 200 | ±49 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 162 | ±41 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 38 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | $588 | ±$61 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,000 | ±$23,664 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,676 | ±$23,600 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.5% | ±16.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 97 | ±74 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±5.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 224 | ±68 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 67.3% | ±14.3% |
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: 482 (2024)
ID: 169284
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK BENTON TOWNSHIP
14015 147TH ST, PATTONSBURG MO 64670-7361
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COUNTY OF DAVIESS
GUS Population: 8,541 (2024)
ID: 129428
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
102 N MAIN ST, GALLATIN MO 64640-1152
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ALBANY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ALBANY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | GALLATIN, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GALLATIN, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | GALLATIN, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GILMAN CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | GILMAN CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | MAYSVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MAYSVILLE, MO | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 07-12 | BETHANY, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 7 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BETHANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 101 N 15TH ST, BETHANY, MO, 64424 |
(660) 425-8008
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ALBANY CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 101 W CLAY ST, ALBANY, MO, 64402 |
(660) 726-5615
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DAVIESS COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 306 W GRAND ST, GALLATIN, MO, 64640 |
(660) 663-3222
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JAMESPORT BRANCH
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 101 E MAIN ST, JAMESPORT, MO, 64648 |
(660) 684-6120
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GENTRY COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 22.6 mi away | 304 N PARK ST, STANBERRY, MO, 64489 |
(660) 783-2335
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CAMERON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.0 mi away | 312 N CHESTNUT ST, CAMERON, MO, 64429 |
(816) 632-2311
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HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.7 mi away | 312 N DAVIS ST, HAMILTON, MO, 64644 |
(816) 583-4832
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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 BETHANY, MO US, located 13.8 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 | 34.0° | 15.6° | 24.8° | 1.00" | 5.4" |
| February | 39.0° | 19.4° | 29.2° | 1.58" | 5.2" |
| March | 51.6° | 29.6° | 40.6° | 2.07" | 3.3" |
| April | 62.7° | 40.6° | 51.6° | 4.01" | 0.3" |
| May | 72.7° | 51.2° | 61.9° | 5.53" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.2° | 61.7° | 71.9° | 5.19" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.6° | 66.1° | 76.4° | 4.96" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.3° | 63.7° | 74.5° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.7° | 55.0° | 66.4° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.3° | 43.1° | 54.2° | 3.05" | 0.1" |
| November | 50.7° | 30.8° | 40.7° | 1.98" | 1.3" |
| December | 38.4° | 21.0° | 29.7° | 1.66" | 5.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattonsburg city | City | 2.4 mi | — |
| McFall city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Coffey city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
| Jameson town | Town | 10.1 mi | — |
| Lake Viking CDP | CDP | 11.4 mi | — |
| New Hampton city | City | 12.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2906104636. • 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.