Benezette township, Pennsylvania
Benezette township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Benezette township is a geographic entity located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 215. The land area covers 106.78 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 215 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 64.9 yrs | ±3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 75 | ±24 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 613 | ±69 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 75 | ±24 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 538 | ±64 |
| Median Home Value | $182,700 | ±$21,083 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,917 | ±$15,241 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,672 | ±$7,596 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | ±8.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 11 | ±11 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | ±9.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 50 | ±20 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.3% | ±11.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BENEZETTE
GUS Population: 215 (2024)
ID: 133756
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY
105 SCHOOLHOUSE RD, BENEZETTE PA 15821
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GUS Population: 30,124 (2024)
ID: 173721
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF CLERK
PO BOX 448, RIDGWAY PA 15853-0448
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Emporium, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Kersey, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Saint Marys, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Saint Marys, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Saint Marys, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Emporium, PA | |
| 2 Nearby | 14-17 | SAINT MARYS, PA | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-10 | SAINT MARYS, PA | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-10 | SAINT MARYS, PA | |
| 2 Nearby | 11-17 | SAINT MARYS, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Clearfield County Career and Technology Center
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College Vocational | 19.1 mi away | 1620 River Road, Clearfield, PA, 16830 |
8147655308
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ST MARYS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 127 CENTER ST, ST MARYS, PA, 15857 |
(814) 834-6141
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CAMERON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 27 WEST 4TH. STREET, EMPORIUM, PA, 15834 |
(814) 486-8011
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JOSEPH & ELIZABETH SHAW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.0 mi away | 1 SOUTH FRONT ST, CLEARFIELD, PA, 16830 |
(814) 765-3271
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JOHNSONBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.3 mi away | 520 MARKET ST, JOHNSONBURG, PA, 15845 |
(814) 965-4110
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RIDGWAY FREE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 22.4 mi away | 329 CENTER ST, RIDGWAY, PA, 15853 |
(814) 773-7573
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MENGLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 24.8 mi away | 324 MAIN STREET, BROCKWAY, PA, 15824 |
(814) 265-8245
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CLEARFIELD CO PUB LIB FED (BOOKMOBILE)
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Library | 25.0 mi away | 601 BEECH STREET, CURWENSVILLE, PA, 16833 |
(814) 236-0589
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CURWENSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 25.0 mi away | 601 BEECH STREET, CURWENSVILLE, PA, 16833 |
(814) 236-0533
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at EMPORIUM, PA US, located 15.3 miles from Benezette township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.2° | 16.0° | 24.6° | 3.06" | 12.4" |
| February | 36.6° | 16.4° | 26.5° | 2.32" | 10.3" |
| March | 46.1° | 24.3° | 35.2° | 3.20" | 10.8" |
| April | 59.7° | 34.1° | 46.9° | 3.76" | 0.9" |
| May | 71.4° | 44.5° | 57.9° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.8° | 54.1° | 66.4° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.0° | 58.7° | 70.4° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.1° | 57.3° | 69.2° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.3° | 50.5° | 62.4° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.0° | 39.2° | 50.6° | 3.82" | 0.1" |
| November | 48.8° | 29.9° | 39.4° | 3.39" | 3.1" |
| December | 37.5° | 22.6° | 30.1° | 3.25" | 9.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weedville CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Byrnedale CDP | CDP | 9.1 mi | — |
| Force CDP | CDP | 9.6 mi | — |
| Driftwood borough | Borough | 11.1 mi | — |
| Sinnamahoning CDP | CDP | 12.1 mi | — |
| Penfield CDP | CDP | 14.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4204705576. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.