Benton Town, NH
Living in Benton Town
Bikeability15
Walkability49
Commute25
Public Transit17
Affordability47
Public Safety89
Airports16
Hospitals75
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
457Population+167 (2010–19)
61 y Median Age+15 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years46%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate35%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$8.8k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector62%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office11%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$227kMedian Home Value+$81k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$588Median Monthly Rent-$454 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached85%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more5%
House Heating Type
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas33%
Solar energy5%
Wood48%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Town
United States45
New Hampshire27
Grafton County18
Property Crime in Benton Town
United States48
New Hampshire23
Grafton County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 3 | 18 |
| Feb | 18 | 2 | 16 |
| Mar | 28 | 3 | 14 |
| Apr | 41 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 22 | 3 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Town
Inland Flooding52
Tornado6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Town, NH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Town, NH
Connecticut River Academy
14 miles, W
White Mountain School
17 miles, N
Waterville Valley Academy
18 miles, E
Woodland Community School
19 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Town, NH
Plymouth State University
21 miles, S
Dartmouth College
32 miles, SW
Goddard College
34 miles, NW
New England Culinary Institute
39 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Town, NH
Cottage Hospital
11 miles, NW
Littleton Regional Healthcare
19 miles, N
Speare Memorial Hospital
21 miles, S
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
29 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Benton Town, NH
Burlington International Airport
71 miles, NW
Manchester Airport
79 miles, S
Portland International Jetport
81 miles, E
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
84 miles, SE