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Benton

A township of 497 people in Daviess County, Missouri
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Conserved land0.2%43 of 26,875 acres
Trails9.6 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Benton

Township in Daviess County, Missouri, U.S.
497Population

Benton Township is a township in Daviess County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 497. Benton Township has the name of Thomas Hart Benton, a Missouri senator.

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6worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Harrison County Community HospitalBethany · 14.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
King City ClinicKing City · 20 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64670, 64657 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Benton →

Natural hazards in Benton

69
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
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School Grade B+

The public schools Benton’s kids attend outperform 65% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictPATTONSBURG R-IISchools2

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Nearest: Bethany Public LibraryBethany · 14.2 miles · 33 hrs a week
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