Benton County, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
8,708 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,811 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$135,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$497 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$549 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area
3
Indiana
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area
4
Indiana
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 24
Feb 2 4 28
Mar 2 2 39
Apr 4 0 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 2 0 41
Dec 2 5 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IN State Senate District 6, IN State House District 13, IN
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Schools

Prairie Crossing Elementary School
4 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Boswell Elementary School
7 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Purdue University-Main Campus
24 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing
26 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Iroquois Memorial Hospital
25 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
81 miles, S • 3.2 star
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