BentonMI
A town of 3,170. Nearly 28.5% of it is conserved land.
What makes Benton stand out
The 2 things Benton does most differently from other towns.
99 miles of trails in Benton
28.5% of the town is conserved land, across 7 parks and preserves.
Benton’s report card
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Nearly a quarter of Benton is conserved land
99 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit | 50.8 mi | 8,017 |
| 2. Cheboygan State Park | 7.8 mi | 1,303 |
| 3. Reeds Alverno Nature Preserve | 0.2 mi | 159 |
Most working residents commute out of Benton
Most working residents leave Benton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Cheboygan (23%), Inverness (6%) and Petoskey (5%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Benton beats the Michigan average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Benton | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.2% | 77.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.9% | 8.1% |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Benton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 88 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
99% of working residents leave Benton for work
Where Benton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Benton
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Benton Township is a civil township of Cheboygan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,133.
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- Population
- 3,133
- Area
- 62 sq mi
- Elevation
- 722 ft
Benton’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Benton.