Utah · Metropolitan Area
Benjamin is a small town in Utah with a population of 690. Residents earn $67,045 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Benjamin receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Benjamin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Benjamin is $67,045, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Benjamin is $528,800, making it a premium housing market at 88% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,305 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Benjamin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches, including 66.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,045 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,998 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,205 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,254 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.6% |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 22,527 |
| County GDP | $47,943M |
| Restaurants | 1,053 |
| Healthcare | 1,855 |
| Retail | 2,077 |
| Manufacturing | 656 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,735 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.71% |
| Commute Time | 33.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.6% |
| Census Median | $528,800 |
| 88% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,305 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Studio | $981 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,082 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,313 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,746 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,105 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,735 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.71% |
| Obesity | 31.2% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 8.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.4% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,321/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,855 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.2 inches |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 66.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,533 ft (1,382 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0969°N, 111.7290°W |
| County FIPS | 49049 |
Winner: Republican by 39.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.6% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.82 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,855 |
| Restaurants | 1,053 |
| Retail Stores | 2,077 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 33.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.6% |