Benton Township, PA
Living in Benton Township
Bikeability10
Walkability23
Commute40
Public Transit15
Affordability60
Public Safety88
Airports4
Hospitals37
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools67
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.8kPopulation+130 (2010–19)
55 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate43%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$71kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector69%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office27%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$175kMedian Home Value+$5.5k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$430Median Monthly Rent-$110 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K5%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke3%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene43%
LP gas21%
Utility gas2%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Lackawanna County38
Property Crime in Benton Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Lackawanna County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 3 | 14 |
| Feb | 25 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 33 | 3 | 10 |
| Apr | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding56
Tornado12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Township, PA
Our Lady of Peace School
7 miles, S
St Gregory's Early Childhood Center
7 miles, S
Summit Christian Academy
7 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Township, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Township, PA
Clarks Summit State Hospital
9 miles, S
Regional Hospital of Scranton
14 miles, S
Moses Taylor Hospital
14 miles, S
Tyler Memorial Hospital
14 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Benton Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
19 miles, S
Lehigh Valley International Airport
67 miles, S
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
72 miles, NW