Benton Harbor, Michigan

Population 10,113

Benton Harbor is located in Berrien County, MI. The population is 10,113, making Benton Harbor the 2nd largest city in Berrien County.

There are 16 public schools in Benton Harbor with an average Homefacts rating of D. The total crime rate for Benton Harbor is very low , and there are 285 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Benton Harbor is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Benton Harbor property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Benton Harbor include Benton Heights, Fair Plain and St. Joseph.

Benton Harbor Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 28.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 6.5%

Crime Rate

51.83% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 500
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 194
  • Burglary: 745
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

95.19% Higher than national avg.
  • 285 offenders in Benton Harbor
  • 281.82 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

227 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 18
  • Registered Polluters: 21
  • Superfunds: 16
  • Tanks & Spills: 172

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • Michigan unemployment average: 4.0%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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16 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 16 K-12 public schools in Benton Harbor, MI and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Benton Harbor's schools as Below Average, with an overall D rating.
1 Private School

Brookview School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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285 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database


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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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9 Former Drug Labs view all

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9 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Benton Harbor, MI issued 9 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Benton Harbor, MI issued 12 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $657
  • 1 Bedroom: $667
  • 2 Bedrooms: $857
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,107
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,270

Zip Codes

49022 49023 49085

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Environmental Hazards

227 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Benton Harbor, MI has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Benton Harbor, MI is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Benton Harbor, MI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25.45°
  • February 27.73°
  • March 38°
  • April 47.65°
  • May 58.25°
  • June 67.63°
  • July 72.08°
  • August 69.6°
  • September 62.63°
  • October 52.32°
  • November 41.42°
  • December 29.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Benton Harbor, MI

Earthquakes
Benton Harbor, MI has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Benton Harbor, MI has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Benton Harbor, MI has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Benton Harbor, MI has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Benton Harbor, MI: $18,962

Unemployment

Unemployment in Benton Harbor is 4.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.0% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.66%
White Collar - 43.34%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Snyder
  • Sen. Gary Peters
  • Sen. Debbie Stabenow

City Representatives

  • Fred Upton

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

9 Cemeteries view all

24 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Benton Harbor, MI

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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