Betterton, MD
Living in Betterton
Bikeability19
Walkability56
Commute12
Public Transit21
Affordability67
Public Safety90
Airports100
Hospitals62
Colleges86
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Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
431Population-19 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated+20% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-23% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black9%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial12%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate36%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income-$13k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
39 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office18%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked5%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$175kMedian Home Value-$70k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$758Median Monthly Rent-$35 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier41%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K16%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene23%
LP gas19%
Utility gas2%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Betterton
United States45
Maryland43
Kent County19
Property Crime in Betterton
United States48
Maryland38
Kent County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Betterton
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding42
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Betterton, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Betterton, MD
Friendship Montessori School
6 miles, S
Chestertown Christian Academy
10 miles, S
Radcliffe Creek School
10 miles, S
Chester River Adventist School
11 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Betterton, MD
Washington College
10 miles, S
Morgan State University
27 miles, W
University of Delaware
28 miles, NE
Goucher College
28 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Betterton, MD
University of Md Harford Memorial Hospital
12 miles, N
Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
18 miles, NW
Union Hospital of Cecil County
21 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Betterton, MD
Philadelphia International Airport
56 miles, NE
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
63 miles, SW
Harrisburg International Airport
68 miles, NW