Benton, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Columbia County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
494
Population
823/sq mi density
$36,429
Median Income
$23,863 per capita
$155,800
Home Value
$261,365 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
39.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
531
Violent Crime/100K
850 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$36,429 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$155,800 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
531 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Schools in Benton (3)
Appleman El Sch
Elementary · 316 students · 30 teachers
166 free/reduced lunch
525 Park Street · (570)925-6971
Benton Area HS
High · 200 students · 17 teachers
80 free/reduced lunch
400 Park St · (570)925-6651
Benton Area MS
Middle · 104 students · 9 teachers
58 free/reduced lunch
400 Park St · (570)925-2651
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