Benton Harbor City, MI
Living in Benton Harbor City
Bikeability65
Walkability58
Commute97
Public Transit48
Affordability100
Public Safety39
Airports43
Hospitals72
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.8kPopulation-413 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black84%
Caucasian10%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school26%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$22kMedian Household Income+$4.6k (2010–19)
58%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K54%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office19%
Service30%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$63kMedian Home Value+$1.9k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$459Median Monthly Rent+$81 (2010–19)
31%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas79%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Harbor City
United States45
Michigan58
Niles Metro Area41
Berrien County41
Property Crime in Benton Harbor City
United States48
Michigan43
Niles Metro Area26
Berrien County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 18 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 2 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Harbor City
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding22
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding15
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Harbor City, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Harbor City, MI
River of Life School
1 miles, SW
Lake Michigan Catholic School
2 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
2 miles, W
Brookview School
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Harbor City, MI
Andrews University
11 miles, SE
Saint Mary's College
30 miles, S
University of Notre Dame
30 miles, S
Holy Cross College
30 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Harbor City, MI
Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph
2 miles, SW
Lakeland Hospital Watervliet
11 miles, NE
Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital
19 miles, SE
Bronson South Haven Hospital
21 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Benton Harbor City, MI
South Bend International Airport
29 miles, S
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
47 miles, E
Chicago Midway International Airport
71 miles, W
Gerald R Ford International Airport
71 miles, NE