Bensville, MD

Living in Bensville

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Bikeability 40
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Walkability 20
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Commute 1
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 7
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 100
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 76
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Schools 98
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Residents

13k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
40% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
80% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black52%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate23%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$127k Median Household Income +$7.8k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
53  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K or more22%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector52%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Military2%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation6%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$367k Median Home Value -$24k (2010–19)
39% Built 2000 or Later
$2k Median Monthly Rent +$224 (2010–19)
84% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached90%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K38%
$400K to $499K29%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas4%
Utility gas41%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bensville

United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Charles County45

Property Crime in Bensville

United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Charles County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (63%)(34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump24%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 3 6
Feb 37 3 4
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 48 4 1
Dec 38 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bensville

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding30
Tornado18
Coastal Flooding25
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bensville, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bensville, MD

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Smca
3 miles, SE
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Beddow High School
4 miles, N

Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bensville, MD

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Airports

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