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A township of 1,019 people in Paulding County, Ohio

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Clay HS vs Liberty Benton - Girls Varsity Soccer 09/23/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand

NFHS Network · Sep 23, 2026

Clay HS vs Liberty Benton - Girls Junior Varsity Soccer 09/23/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand

NFHS Network · Sep 23, 2026

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Conserved land0.3%72 of 23,247 acres

Trails2.7 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves1named on the map

1School Park3 acres

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About Benton

Township in Ohio, US

1,019Population

36.5 sq miArea

745 ftElevation

Benton Township is one of the twelve townships of Paulding County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,019 people in the township.

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Health in Benton

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 5% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 42% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Ohio

2better than OH·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

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What stands out

6.8%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offOH 8.3% · better 9.4%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityOH 11.3% · better 9.9%More adults who have had cancerOH 8.7% · worse

Care nearby

Paulding County HospitalPaulding · 10.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Family Health Care of Northwest OhioVan Wert · 14.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45880, 45886, 45832 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Benton →

Natural hazards in Benton

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

8Does Benton flood?paid flood claims since 1985 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 10 declared for Paulding County MapBenton vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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School Grade A-

The public schools Benton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 82% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Divine Mercy SchoolElementary · Grades PK–6 · 75 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within OH. Ratings are from neighbors.