Benton, PA

Pennsylvania · Columbia County

Benton is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 494. Residents earn $36,429 per year, which is 52% below the national average.

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

Mines Near Benton, PA

2 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Benton, PA.

Name	Description
Pigeon Creek Strip	Coal (Anthracite) - Surface (Abandoned)
Pigeon Creek Strip Mine	Coal (Anthracite) - Surface (Abandoned)