West Benton township, Missouri
West Benton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Benton township is a geographic entity located in Newton County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,141. The land area covers 31.92 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,141 | ±498 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 30.5 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 887 | ±195 | 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 | 925 | ±202 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 887 | ±195 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 38 | ±62 |
| Median Home Value | $200,500 | ±$53,186 |
| Median Gross Rent | $728 | ±$152 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,974 | ±$13,230 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,901 | ±$8,827 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | ±12.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 487 | ±324 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | ±6.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,464 | ±372 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.4% | ±7.4% |
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 NEWTON
GUS Population: 61,519 (2024)
ID: 168755
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PAYROLL CLERK
PO BOX 488, NEOSHO MO 64850-0488
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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 | ANDERSON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ANDERSON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | NEOSHO, MO | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | NEOSHO, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | DIAMOND, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | DIAMOND, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | DIAMOND, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GRANBY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | NEOSHO, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | NEOSHO, MO |
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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Crowder College
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College | 2.0 mi away | 601 Laclede Ave, Neosho, MO, 64850 |
4174513223
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NEOSHO/NEWTON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 201 W SPRING ST, NEOSHO, MO, 64850 |
(417) 451-4231
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Neosho Beauty College
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College Vocational | 5.9 mi away | 116 N Wood St, Neosho, MO, 64850-1525 |
4174517216
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PINEVILLE LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 808 BAILEY RD, PINEVILLE, MO, 64856 |
(417) 223-4489
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Missouri Southern State University
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College | 22.0 mi away | 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO, 64801-1595 |
8668186778
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SENECA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 1216 CHEROKEE AVE, SENECA, MO, 64865 |
(417) 776-2705
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Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
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College Vocational | 22.1 mi away | 810 S. Wall Avenue, Joplin, MO, 64801 |
41768000042061
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NOEL COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 626 JOHNSON DR, NOEL, MO, 64854 |
(417) 475-3223
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New Dimensions School of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 22.1 mi away | 621 Kentucky Ave., Joplin, MO, 64801-5017 |
4177822875
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JOPLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.8 mi away | 1901 E 20TH STREET, JOPLIN, MO, 64804 |
(417) 623-7953
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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 NEOSHO, MO US, located 5.5 miles from West 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 | 46.3° | 25.3° | 35.8° | 2.55" | 2.8" |
| February | 50.9° | 29.0° | 40.0° | 2.41" | 0.9" |
| March | 60.0° | 38.0° | 49.0° | 3.70" | 2.0" |
| April | 69.7° | 47.0° | 58.4° | 5.31" | 0.0" |
| May | 77.2° | 57.0° | 67.1° | 6.74" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.2° | 66.2° | 75.7° | 5.70" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.8° | 70.4° | 80.1° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.4° | 68.3° | 78.9° | 3.65" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.2° | 59.7° | 70.9° | 4.99" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.5° | 47.8° | 59.7° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| November | 59.5° | 37.8° | 48.6° | 3.70" | 0.1" |
| December | 49.4° | 29.0° | 39.2° | 2.87" | 2.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodman city | City | 3.9 mi | — |
| Neosho city | City | 4.1 mi | — |
| Stella town | Town | 10.0 mi | — |
| Anderson city | City | 10.1 mi | — |
| Granby city | City | 10.9 mi | — |
| Stark City town | Town | 11.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2914578568. • 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.