Benton
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Outdoors in Benton
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About Benton
Township in Daviess County, Missouri, U.S.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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Work & commute in Benton
Full picture →Most working residents leave Benton for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Kansas City (13%), St. Joseph (8%) and Gallatin (6%). Half commute less than 44 miles.
Health in Benton
Compared with Missouri
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
What stands out
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Natural hazards in Benton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Benton
Full climate →Benton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Benton
All Benton schools →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.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.
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