Benton Harbor Area Schools, MI
Living in Benton Harbor Area Schools
Bikeability43
Walkability35
Commute93
Public Transit33
Affordability100
Public Safety48
Airports42
Hospitals71
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
30kPopulation-1.1k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
14%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black54%
Caucasian36%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate31%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$33kMedian Household Income+$7k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office21%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$90kMedian Home Value+$3.1k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$510Median Monthly Rent+$100 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas4%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Harbor Area Schools
United States45
Michigan58
Niles Metro Area41
Berrien County41
Property Crime in Benton Harbor Area Schools
United States48
Michigan43
Niles Metro Area26
Berrien County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 18 |
| Feb | 27 | 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 | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 2 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Harbor Area Schools
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding23
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding15
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Harbor Area Schools, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Harbor Area Schools, MI
River of Life School
3 miles, W
Brookview School
4 miles, SW
Lake Michigan Catholic School
5 miles, W
Great Lakes Montessori
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Harbor Area Schools, MI
Andrews University
9 miles, S
Saint Mary's College
28 miles, S
University of Notre Dame
28 miles, S
Holy Cross College
28 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Harbor Area Schools, MI
Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph
5 miles, W
Lakeland Hospital Watervliet
9 miles, NE
Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital
16 miles, SE
Bronson South Haven Hospital
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Benton Harbor Area Schools, MI
South Bend International Airport
27 miles, S
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
44 miles, E
Gerald R Ford International Airport
70 miles, NE
Chicago Midway International Airport
73 miles, W