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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$36,429 median income, 1.8% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$155,800 home value, $950/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

531 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)

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