Benton Heights, MI
Living in Benton Heights
Bikeability5
Walkability20
Commute96
Public Transit5
Affordability100
Public Safety52
Airports38
Hospitals72
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.1kPopulation+18 (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black62%
Caucasian22%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate29%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
58%Above Poverty
18 mi Average Commute
73%Lived Here Last Year-13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K1%
$100K to $124K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office23%
Service28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$54kMedian Home Value-$5.7k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$461Median Monthly Rent+$26 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196934%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K44%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas73%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Heights
United States45
Michigan58
Niles Metro Area41
Berrien County41
Property Crime in Benton Heights
United States48
Michigan43
Niles Metro Area26
Berrien County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump38%
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 Heights
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding22
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding15
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Heights, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Heights, MI
River of Life School
2 miles, SW
Lake Michigan Catholic School
3 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
4 miles, W
Brookview School
4 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Heights, MI
Andrews University
11 miles, S
Saint Mary's College
30 miles, S
University of Notre Dame
30 miles, S
Holy Cross College
30 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Heights, MI
Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph
4 miles, SW
Lakeland Hospital Watervliet
9 miles, NE
Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital
18 miles, SE
Bronson South Haven Hospital
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Benton Heights, MI
South Bend International Airport
29 miles, S
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
45 miles, E
Gerald R Ford International Airport
69 miles, NE
Chicago Midway International Airport
73 miles, W