Benton Heights, Michigan
Benton Heights is a community of 3,078 people in Berrien County, Michigan.
Why visit Benton Heights
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Blossomland Bridge, Lake Michigan College, House of David and Fidelity Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 78 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Benton Heights
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About Benton Heights
Benton Heights is an unincorporated community in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is also a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes without any legal status as an incorporated municipality. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 3,652. The community is a part of Benton Charter Township and is adjacent to the city of Benton Harbor.
From the Wikipedia article Benton Heights, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Blossomland Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
NRHP-listed bridge in Michigan
Lake Michigan College
School · 2.1 mi
Community college in Berrien County, Michigan, U.S.
Mendel Center
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
Performing arts center on the campus of Lake Michigan College in Benton Township, Michigan, United States
Silver Beach Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 3.8 mi
Former amusement park in St. Joseph, Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks7
House of David
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Organization
Fidelity Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Office building located at 162 Pipestone Street in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Ninth District Lighthouse Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in St. Joseph, United States of America
Shiloh House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
Wendell P. and Harriet Rounds Robbins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Private house located at 680 Pipestone Street in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Morton House Museum
Museum · 1.6 mi
501 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor
We 10:00-14:00, Sa 10:00-14:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes6
History
Benton Heights was formerly called "Euclid Center"; the present name was adopted in 1957.
From the History section of Benton Heights, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship48
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries29
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
School · 2.6 mi
455 Riverview Dr, Benton Harbor
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan
School · 2.6 mi
499 W Main St, Benton Harbor
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center
School · 1.9 mi
636 Pipestone St, Benton Harbor
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
School · 4.8 mi
4800 Meadowbrook Rd, Benton Harbor
Healthcare1
Map of Benton Heights
108 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.5 in | 29.5 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 21°F | 1.9 in | 18.8 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.3 in | 7.7 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.8 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 44°F | 4.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 3.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.3 in | 16.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Benton Harbor Ap (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Berrien County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Southwest Michigan Regional Airport (BEH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Benton Harbor 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Fair Plain 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- St. Joseph 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Shoreham 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Coloma 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Paw Paw Lake 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Watervliet 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Stevensville 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Berrien Springs 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Hartford 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- House of David Eden Springs, FotoGuy 49057, CC BY 2.0
- Shiloh House, Fotoguy49057, CC0
- Michigan Drawbridge, Ian Rastall, CC0
- FidelityBldg, Fotoguy49057, CC0
- Round Roberts House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ninth District Lighthouse Depot, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Israelite Baptist Church Benton Harbor, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Loyalty Auto Benton Harbor, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Car Wash Britain Benton Harbor, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- R&R Car Wash Britain and Fair Benton Harbor, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS067-E-106337 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-92852 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-106336 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-2719 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Boss Meals Pipestone Benton Harbor 2, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boss Meals Pipestone Benton Harbor, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church on Pipestone Benton Harbor, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Congregational Benton Harbor, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Congregational Benton Harbor 2026, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FSM on Pipestone in Benton Harbor, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
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