Benton Town, ME
Living in Benton Town
Bikeability
1
Walkability
3
Commute
71
Public Transit
1
Affordability
87
Public Safety
93
Airports
23
Hospitals
76
Colleges
54
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
21
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.7k
Population
-13 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
+7 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
73%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate38%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$58k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+8% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector65%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office27%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Taxicab1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$134k
Median Home Value
+$16k (2010–19)
23%
Built 2000 or Later
$680
Median Monthly Rent
+$140 (2010–19)
78%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene76%
LP gas6%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Town
United States45
Maine15
Kennebec County15
Property Crime in Benton Town
United States48
Maine27
Kennebec County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 3 | 20 |
| Feb | 21 | 3 | 18 |
| Mar | 30 | 4 | 15 |
| Apr | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 5 | 3 |
| Dec | 25 | 4 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Town
Inland Flooding42
Tornado4
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Town, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Town, ME
Kennebec Montessori School
5 miles, W
St John Catholic School
6 miles, SW
Mount Merici Academy
7 miles, W
Glenn Stratton Learning Center
7 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Town, ME
Colby College
7 miles, W
Thomas College
9 miles, SW
Unity College
9 miles, E
Purdue University Global-Augusta
22 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Town, ME
Northern Light Inland Hospital
8 miles, SW
Redington Fairview General Hospital
15 miles, NW
Sebasticook Valley Health
16 miles, NE
Maine General Medical Center
21 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Benton Town, ME
Bangor International Airport
37 miles, NE
Portland International Jetport
76 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
123 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
149 miles, SW