Benton Borough, PA
Living in Benton Borough
Bikeability
26
Walkability
66
Commute
65
Public Transit
26
Affordability
94
Public Safety
91
Airports
8
Hospitals
59
Colleges
87
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
75
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
755
Population
-186 (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
-10 (2010–19)
15%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate55%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$50k
Median Household Income
+$16k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
+8% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office19%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Walked7%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$97k
Median Home Value
-$12k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$556
Median Monthly Rent
+$130 (2010–19)
49%
Owner-Occupied
-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier56%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke5%
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene49%
LP gas5%
Utility gas2%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Borough
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Bloomsburg Metro Area17
Columbia County15
Property Crime in Benton Borough
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Bloomsburg Metro Area14
Columbia County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 36 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Borough
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Borough, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Borough, PA
Greenwood Friends School
6 miles, SW
Muhlenburg Christian Academy
11 miles, E
Holy Family Consolidated School
12 miles, SE
New Story School
12 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Borough, PA
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
13 miles, S
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
24 miles, SE
Misericordia University
24 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Borough, PA
Berwick Hospital Center
12 miles, SE
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
13 miles, S
Geisinger Medical Center
19 miles, SW
Danville State Hospital
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Benton Borough, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
36 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
62 miles, SE
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
72 miles, N
Harrisburg International Airport
72 miles, S