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Benton Harbor, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Van Buren County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
9,023 Population 2,055/sq mi density
$29,652 Median Income $19,108 per capita
$75,500 Home Value $148,189 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 40.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
1,939 Violent Crime/100K 3,265 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$29,652 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,500 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,939 violent crimes/100K (410% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
1,939
per 100,000 residents
410% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
3,265
per 100,000 residents
67% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
High Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
30.6 avg 6.3
Rape
183.7 avg 40.0
Robbery
193.9 avg 73.9
Assault
1,530.5 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
744.8 avg 271.0
Theft
2,020.2 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
500.0 avg 282.7
Arson
10.2

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime1,938.6
Murder30.6
Rape183.7
Robbery193.9
Aggravated Assault1,530.5

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime3,265.0
Burglary744.8
Theft/Larceny2,020.2
Vehicle Theft500.0
Arson10.2

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)10