At a Glance
Median Income
$36,429
$23,863 per capita
Home Value
$155,800
Zillow: $261,365
Median Rent
$950/mo
39.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
531/100K
850/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Benton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Benton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Benton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Benton residents earn a median household income of $36,429 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,863. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benton is $155,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,365. Median rent is $950/month, with 39.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Benton reports 531 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 850/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Benton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population494
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density823/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$36,429
Per Capita$23,863
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A
Home Value$155,800
Rent$950
Ownership39.5%
Zillow$261,365
Housing Units343
Rent Burden39.8%
Crime
F
Violent531/100K
Property850/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation763 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Benton was founded in 1793.
The median home in Benton was built in 1954.
22.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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