Benton, New York

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Population in 2010: 2,836.
Population change since 2000: +7.4%
 
Males: 1,379  (48.6%)
Females: 1,457  (51.4%)
Median resident age:

42.2 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14527.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,700 (it was $37,500 in 2000)
Benton:

$67,700
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,581 (it was $16,843 in 2000)

Benton town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $186,747 (it was $85,200 in 2000)
Benton:

$186,747
NY:

$400,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Benton: 99.7 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Benton, NY (2010)
    • 2,76297.4%White alone
    • 331.2%Hispanic
    • 220.8%Two or more races
    • 110.4%Black alone
    • 70.2%Asian alone
    • 10.04%American Indian alone

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Ancestries: English (26.2%), German (20.3%), Irish (14.4%), Danish (9.3%), United States (6.1%), French (5.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 820 feet

Land area: 41.5 square miles.

Population density: 68 people per square mile   (very low).

Benton, New York map

15 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.6%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Benton town:

2.0% ($1,727)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, NY (41.8 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Manhattan, NY (208.4 miles , pop. 1,537,195).

Nearest cities:

Penn Yan, NY (2.1 miles ),
Hall, NY (2.2 miles ),
Dresden, NY (2.3 miles ),
Torrey, NY (2.3 miles ),
Potter, NY (2.6 miles ),
Milo, NY (2.6 miles ),
Keuka Park, NY (2.8 miles ),
Seneca, NY (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 42.72 N, Longitude: 77.05 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 315

Distribution of median household income in Benton, NY in 2022
Benton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $231,300
  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $231,300
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $265,300
  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $258,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $280,800
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $157,100
  • 2013: 6 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $210,000
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $251,500
  • 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $251,500
  • 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2008: 6 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2007: 8 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $173,200
  • 2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $173,200
  • 2004: 8 buildings, average cost: $173,200
  • 2003: 12 buildings, average cost: $108,300
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 2001: 9 buildings, average cost: $103,200
  • 2000: 13 buildings, average cost: $91,800
  • 1999: 11 buildings, average cost: $77,900
  • 1998: 9 buildings, average cost: $84,400
  • 1997: 10 buildings, average cost: $60,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Benton, NY residents
Average permit cost in Benton, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Benton, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.7%)
  • Educational services (10.1%)
  • Construction (7.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.2%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.9%)
  • Construction (13.3%)
  • Health care (5.9%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.6%)
  • Educational services (15.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.3%)
Most common occupations in Benton, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Carpenters (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (4.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.2%)

Average climate in Benton, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Benton-area historical tornado activity is below New York state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/30/1955, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 27.9 miles away from the Benton town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 tornado 37.8 miles away from the town center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Benton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 160.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 208.6 miles away from Benton center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 191.7 miles away from Benton center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 206.7 miles away from Benton center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 336.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 224.5 miles away from Benton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Yates County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 7, Hurricanes: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Benton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Benton:

  • PENN YAN MANOR NURSING HOME IN (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; PENN YAN, NY)
  • YATES COUNTY CHHA (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; PENN YAN, NY)
  • SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL E C U (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; PENN YAN, NY)
  • FINGER LAKES VNS CHHA (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; GENEVA, NY)
  • GENEVA NURSING HOME CLOSED (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; GENEVA, NY)
  • GENEVA GENERAL HOSPITAL (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; GENEVA, NY)
  • FINGER LAKES HEALTH (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GENEVA, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Benton:

  • Hobart William Smith Colleges (about 10 miles; Geneva, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,476)
  • Finger Lakes Community College (about 15 miles; Canandaigua, NY; FT enrollment: 4,732)
  • Cayuga County Community College (about 30 miles; Auburn, NY; FT enrollment: 3,141)
  • Cornell University (about 35 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 20,360)
  • Ithaca College (about 36 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 6,781)
  • Nazareth College (about 36 miles; Rochester, NY; FT enrollment: 2,632)
  • Saint John Fisher College (about 37 miles; Rochester, NY; FT enrollment: 3,373)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Benton: Grace Gardens (A), Tomion Farms (B), Ferguson Corners (C), Bellona Station (D), Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home (E), Bellona Fire District (F), Benton Volunteer Fire Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Benton include: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (A), Benton Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Briggs Cemetery (1), Mount Pleasant Cemetery (2), Bellona Cemetery (3), Benton Rural Cemetery (4), Merrifield Cemetery (5), Baldwin Cemetery (6), Angus Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Yates County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.8 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

71.6%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.3%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

13.5%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

5.9%
Whole state:

7.4%
191 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
10 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals and psychiatric units in other hospitals in 2010

People in group quarters in Benton in 2000:

  • 194 people in nursing homes
  • 11 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 11 people in hospices or homes for chronically ill

For population 15 years and over in Benton:

Marital status in Benton, NY
  • Never married: 22.7%
  • Now married: 60.5%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 8.0%

For population 25 years and over in Benton:

  • High school or higher: 77.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.4
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Benton, NY (based on Yates County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,22930
Catholic2,8704
Evangelical Protestant4329
Other1872
None17,630-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
Yates County:

4.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
This county:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Yates County:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
Here:

10.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Yates County:

8.6%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

24.1%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Yates County:

15.6%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Benton:

  • WYLF (850 AM; 1 kW; PENN YAN, NY; Owner: M B COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WFLR (1570 AM; 5 kW; DUNDEE, NY; Owner: LAKES COUNTY COMMUNICATION CORP.)
  • WPIE (1160 AM; 5 kW; TRUMANSBURG, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ITHACA LTD. N.A.)
  • WGVA (1240 AM; 1 kW; GENEVA, NY; Owner: GENEVA BROADCASTING INC)
  • WABH (1380 AM; 10 kW; BATH, NY)
  • WACK (1420 AM; 5 kW; NEWARK, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES, INC.)
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WHCU (870 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSYR (570 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLNL (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; HORSEHEADS, NY; Owner: LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA, INC.)
  • WHEN (620 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWLZ (820 AM; 4 kW; HORSEHEADS, NY; Owner: CHEMUNG COUNTY RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Benton:

  • W220CJ (91.9 FM; PENN YAN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WEOS (89.7 FM; GENEVA, NY; Owner: THE COLLEGES OF THE SENECA)
  • WCIY (88.9 FM; CANANDAIGUA, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WFLR-FM (95.9 FM; DUNDEE, NY; Owner: LAKES COUNTRY COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WFXF (107.3 FM; SOUTH BRISTOL TOWNSH, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNVE (95.1 FM; HONEOYE FALLS, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WISY (102.3 FM; CANANDAIGUA, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNYR-FM (98.5 FM; WATERLOO, NY; Owner: LAKE COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFLK (101.7 FM; GENEVA, NY; Owner: MB COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPHR (106.9 FM; AUBURN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQNY (103.7 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W273AF (102.5 FM; PENN YAN, NY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF THE FINGER LAKES)
  • WDNY-FM (93.9 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MILLER MEDIA INC.)
  • WLLW (99.3 FM; SENECA FALLS, NY; Owner: AUBURN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYXL (97.3 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W201CY (88.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MARS HILL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • W246AP (97.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF THE FINGER LAKES)
  • W282AC (104.3 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WZXV (99.7 FM; PALMYRA, NY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF FINGER LAKES, INC.)
  • WVOR-FM (100.5 FM; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Benton:

  • WSYT (Channel 68; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 5.9mTotal length
  • $4,023,000Total costs
  • 2,533Total average daily traffic
  • 189Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,735Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Benton)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 42.717556 Lon: -77.043000, Call Sign: WPRX428,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.525 MHz, Grant Date: 03/09/2001, Expiration Date: 03/09/2011, Cancellation Date: 05/14/2011, Certifier: Signature On File, Registrant: Badger Meter Inc, 4545 W Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223-0099, Phone: (800) 876-3837, Fax: (888) 371-5982


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • Penn Yan, Culhane Road (Lat: 42.682083 Lon: -77.041472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 56.7 m, Overall height: 60 m, Call Sign: WQFG662,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6795.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/11/2006, Expiration Date: 07/11/2016, Cancellation Date: 03/24/2016, Certifier: Richard A Craig, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • BENTON, 2544 Havens Corners (Lat: 42.719111 Lon: -77.076917), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 74.7 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: WQUI248,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10875.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/15/2014, Expiration Date: 07/15/2024, Certifier: Chris Harris, Registrant: Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, 2101 Rexford Rd, Ste 200e, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: (704) 936-1801, Fax: (704) 936-1801, Email:

  • PENN YAN, Culhane Road (Lat: 42.682083 Lon: -77.041472), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 56.7 m, Overall height: 60 m, Call Sign: WQUI256,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11365.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/15/2014, Expiration Date: 07/15/2024, Certifier: Chris Harris, Registrant: Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, 2101 Rexford Rd, Ste 200e, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: (704) 936-1801, Fax: (704) 936-1801, Email:

  • PENN YAN, Culhane Road (Lat: 42.682083 Lon: -77.041472), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 56.7 m, Overall height: 60 m, Call Sign: WQYQ336, Licensee ID: L00299631,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/08/2016, Expiration Date: 12/08/2026, Certifier: Scott A Basista, Registrant: Transwave Communication Systems, Inc., 9020 Wehrle Dr, Buffalo, NY 14031, Phone: (716) 626-9020, Fax: (716) 626-4991, Email:

  • BENTON, 2544 Havens Corners (Lat: 42.719111 Lon: -77.076917), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 74.7 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: WQYQ337,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/08/2016, Expiration Date: 12/08/2026, Certifier: Scott A Basista, Registrant: Transwave Communication Systems, Inc., 9020 Wehrie Dr, Buffalo, NY 14031, Phone: (716) 626-9020, Fax: (716) 626-4991, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Benton, NY
  • 35.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 29.3%Utility gas
  • 17.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.9%Electricity
  • 5.2%Wood
  • 2.7%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Benton, NY
  • 31.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 27.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.4%Electricity
  • 16.3%Utility gas
  • 3.1%Coal or coke
  • 3.1%Wood


Benton compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Benton on our top lists:

  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in hospices or homes for chronically ill (population 1,000+)"
  • #41 (14527) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Swiss first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
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