Benton Area School District, PA
Living in Benton Area SD
Bikeability3
Walkability14
Commute37
Public Transit4
Affordability71
Public Safety94
Airports8
Hospitals60
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.3kPopulation+122 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate48%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office19%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$160kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$567Median Monthly Rent+$131 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke6%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene34%
LP gas15%
Utility gas2%
Wood16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton Area SD
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Bloomsburg Metro Area17
Columbia County15
Property Crime in Benton Area SD
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Bloomsburg Metro Area14
Columbia County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 36 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Area SD
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding58
Tornado12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton Area School District, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton Area School District, PA
Greenwood Friends School
7 miles, SW
Muhlenburg Christian Academy
11 miles, E
Holy Family Consolidated School
12 miles, SE
New Story School
13 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Benton Area School District, PA
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
14 miles, S
Misericordia University
23 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton Area School District, PA
Berwick Hospital Center
12 miles, SE
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
14 miles, S
Geisinger Medical Center
20 miles, SW
Upmc Susquehanna Muncy
21 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Benton Area School District, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
35 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
62 miles, SE
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
71 miles, N