Benton, PA
Living in Benton
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
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Bloomsburg Metro Area17
Columbia County15
Property Crime in Benton
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
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton, 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, 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, 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, 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