Benham, KY
Living in Benham
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
92
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
97
Airports
18
Hospitals
30
Colleges
8
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
570
Population
-83 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
-9 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
80%
Family Households
+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Multiracial5%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate22%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$42k
Median Household Income
+$4.2k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K43%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector54%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office34%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Motorcycle1%
Housing
$55k
Median Home Value
-$4.4k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$379
Median Monthly Rent
+$102 (2010–19)
58%
Owner-Occupied
-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier53%
Home Value
Less than $50K46%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas8%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benham
United States45
Kentucky26
Harlan County5
Property Crime in Benham
United States48
Kentucky41
Harlan County4
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump87%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benham
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding61
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benham, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benham, KY
King's Christian Academy
12 miles, SE
Powell Valley Christian School
13 miles, SE
Harlan County Christian School
14 miles, W
Minnick Education Center - Wise
21 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Benham, KY
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
22 miles, E
Alice Lloyd College
26 miles, N
University of Pikeville
43 miles, NE
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
46 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benham, KY
Lonesome Pine Hospital
12 miles, SE
Whitesburg Arh Hospital
13 miles, NE
Norton Community Hospital
17 miles, E
Harlan Arh Hospital
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Benham, KY
Tri-Cities Airport
45 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
99 miles, SW
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
99 miles, N
Asheville Regional Airport
108 miles, S