Benson, PA
Living in Benson
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute63
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety93
Airports22
Hospitals43
Colleges78
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
180Population+4 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
5%College-Educated-14% (2010–19)
81%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate50%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K42%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector88%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation42%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office16%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Worked at home15%
Housing
$80kMedian Home Value+$5k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$41 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached82%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1939 or earlier71%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K22%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene89%
LP gas3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benson
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Somerset County8
Property Crime in Benson
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Somerset County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 19 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 16 |
| Mar | 37 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benson
Inland Flooding53
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benson, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benson, PA
Johnstown Christian School
3 miles, N
Richland Academy
6 miles, NE
Divine Mercy Catholic Acadamy
7 miles, NE
Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School
7 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Benson, PA
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
7 miles, NE
Mount Aloysius College
25 miles, NE
Saint Vincent College
26 miles, W
Saint Francis University
26 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benson, PA
Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber
6 miles, NE
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
7 miles, N
Upmc Somerset
16 miles, SW
Torrance State Hospital
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Benson, PA
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
26 miles, W
Pittsburgh International Airport
71 miles, W
North Central West Virginia Airport
93 miles, SW