Benton township, Ohio
Benton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Benton township is a geographic entity located in Monroe County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 272. The land area covers 22.47 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 272 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs | ±18.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 127 | ±78 | 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 | 199 | ±94 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 127 | ±78 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 72 | ±59 |
| Median Home Value | $159,400 | ±$60,788 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $28,082 | ±$7,578 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | ±11.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 43 | ±57 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±8.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 158 | ±165 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.2% | ±27.2% |
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: 273 (2024)
ID: 173076
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
42050 TRAIL RUN RD, NEW MATAMORAS OH 45767-9038
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COUNTY OF MONROE
GUS Population: 13,051 (2024)
ID: 132377
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
101 N MAIN ST, RM 12, WOODSFIELD OH 43793-1070
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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 | Middlebourne, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | New Matamoras, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 10-12 | New Matamoras, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | New Martinsville, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | New Matamoras, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Saint Marys, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Woodsfield, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | New Martinsville, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Newport, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Paden City, WV |
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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Washington State College of Ohio
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College | 22.0 mi away | 710 Colegate Dr, Marietta, OH, 45750 |
7403748716
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SISTERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 518 WELLS STREET, SISTERSVILLE, WV, 26175 |
(304) 625-6701
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Marietta College
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College | 23.2 mi away | Irvine Bldg, Marietta, OH, 45750 |
8003317896
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NEW MATAMORAS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 101 MERCHANT STREET, NEW MATAMORAS, OH, 45767 |
(740) 865-3386
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Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training
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College Vocational | 25.0 mi away | 21740 State Route 676, Marietta, OH, 45750 |
74037362832011
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PADEN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 114 S. 4TH AVENUE, PADEN CITY, WV, 26159 |
(304) 337-9333
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MONROE COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 96 HOME AVE., WOODSFIELD, OH, 43793 |
(740) 472-1954
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NEW MARTINSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 160 WASHINGTON STREET, NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV, 26155 |
(304) 455-4545
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TYLER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 300 BROAD STREET, MIDDLEBOURNE, WV, 26149 |
(304) 758-4304
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PLEASANTS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 101 LAFAYETTE ST., ST. MARYS, WV, 26170 |
(304) 684-7494
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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 HANNIBAL LOCKS & DAM, OH US, located 12.5 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 | 38.3° | 20.4° | 29.4° | 3.67" | — |
| February | 41.8° | 22.2° | 32.0° | 3.13" | — |
| March | 51.0° | 28.7° | 39.8° | 3.89" | — |
| April | 63.9° | 37.8° | 50.9° | 3.90" | — |
| May | 72.6° | 48.3° | 60.5° | 4.50" | — |
| June | 80.0° | 57.3° | 68.7° | 4.51" | — |
| July | 83.3° | 62.0° | 72.7° | 4.67" | — |
| August | 82.8° | 61.0° | 71.9° | 3.58" | — |
| September | 77.0° | 54.4° | 65.7° | 3.70" | — |
| October | 65.5° | 42.7° | 54.1° | 3.04" | — |
| November | 53.0° | 32.0° | 42.5° | 2.85" | — |
| December | 42.5° | 25.7° | 34.1° | 3.58" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
| Sistersville city | City | 5.6 mi | — |
| Matamoras (New Matamoras) village | Village | 5.9 mi | — |
| Graysville village | Village | 6.2 mi | — |
| Friendly town | Town | 6.3 mi | — |
| Paden City city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3911105606. • 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.