Bensley, VA

Virginia · Richmond city · Richmond Metro

Bensley is a small city in Virginia with a population of 5,819. Residents earn $49,695 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,819 Population 2,020/sq mi density

$49,695 Median Income $25,845 per capita

$199,100 Home Value $252,360 Zillow

$1,183 Median Rent 34.4% income on rent

61°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

579 Violent Crime/100K 3,870 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$49,695 median income, 4.9% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$199,100 home value, $1,183/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $49,695

34% lower than US avg

Home Value $199,100

29% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 579/100K

52% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 15.6%

54% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,183

2% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 45.1%

40% higher than US avg

Unemployment 4.9%

36% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 19.9%

60% higher than US avg

How Bensley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,819

Median Age29.2 yrs

Density2,020/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 27%

Veterans7.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$49,695

Per Capita$25,845

Unemployment4.9%

Poverty19.9%

County GDP$35,106M

Commute24 min

Housing

Home Value$199,100

Rent$1,183

Ownership42.8%

Zillow$252,360

Housing Units2,395

Rent Burden34.4%

Crime

Violent579/100K

Property3,870/100K

Health

Obesity45.1%

Uninsured22.2%

Smoking19.4%

Depression22.4%

Heart Disease7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)

AQI35 (Good)

Rain50.1 in/yr

Sunny Days299/yr

Elevation47 ft (14 m)

Education

Bachelor's+15.6%

High School+76.9%

Graduate+2.4%

School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 16% / D 82%

Commute24 min

Broadband81.8%

EV Stations182

Libraries9

Is Bensley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bensley receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate. Bensley has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bensley is $49,695, 34% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 19.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bensley is $199,100, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 579 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,870 per 100,000, 97% above the national average.

Education

15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Bensley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Bensley has a population of 5,819 with a density of 2,020 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles. The median age is 29.2 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.3% female and 47.7% male. The city is predominantly Black (29%), with 26.8% White, 1.9% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 59.8% of residents, while 40.2% speak Spanish. 7.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 16.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 68.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

5,819

Total Population

2,020

People / sq mi

29.2yrs

Median Age

25% below US avg

2.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%

Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Bensley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 59.8%

24% below US avg

Spanish 40.2%

200% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Bensley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bensley is $49,695, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,845 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,604, 12% higher than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 9,205 business establishments, including 728 restaurants. The cost of living index is 101.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 7.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bensley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$49,695
	34% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$25,845
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,604
IRS Avg AGI	$94,112
Gini Index	0.522 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.9%
	36% above US avg
Poverty Rate	19.9%
	60% above US avg
Establishments (County)	9,205
County GDP	$35,106M

Business (County)

Restaurants	728
Healthcare	606
Retail	780
Manufacturing	201

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,923
	98% above US avg
Cost of Living	101.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.48%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.2 min
Drive Alone	66.4%
Public Transit	1.2%
Work from Home	7.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bensley is $199,100, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $252,360, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 101.1% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $1,183 (2% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,181 for a one-bedroom to $1,369 for a two-bedroom apartment. 42.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,395 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1964. The average annual property tax is $6,923 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 34.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$199,100
	29% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$252,360
Median List Price	$329,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$329,000
$/Sq Ft	$231
Homes Sold	1
Sale-to-List Ratio	101.1%
Price Drops	0.0%
Inventory	5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,183
	2% above US avg
Rent Burden	34.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,137
1 Bedroom	$1,181
2 Bedrooms	$1,369
3 Bedrooms	$1,787
4 Bedrooms	$2,126

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	42.8%
Owner-Occupied	42.8%
Renter-Occupied	57.2%
Housing Units	2,395
Median Year Built	1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,923
	98% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.48%

In Bensley, 45.1% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 17.4% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.5% of residents, above the national average. 40.3% have high blood pressure. 19.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 12.4% report binge drinking. 38.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 22.4% report depression. 20.3% experience frequent mental distress. 22.2% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:944. The dentist ratio is 1:657. 91.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.9 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Bensley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	45.1%
	40% above US avg
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart Disease	7.5%
High Blood Pressure	40.3%
Asthma	11.2%
COPD	8.8%
Cancer	5.8%
Stroke	4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	19.4%
	39% above US avg
Binge Drinking	12.4%
Physical Inactivity	38.0%
Depression	22.4%
Mental Distress	20.3%
Physical Distress	18.2%
Short Sleep	40.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	68.8%
Uninsured	22.2%
	158% above US avg
Primary Care	1:944
Dentists	1:657
Mental Health	1:191
Checkup Rate	75.9%
Dental Visits	48.7%
Premature Death	12,130/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.9/10
Exercise Access	91.2%
Healthcare Facilities	606

Bensley has a violent crime rate of 579 per 100,000 residents, 52% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,870 per 100,000, 97% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 32 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Bensley receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Bensley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	578.6/100K
	52% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	3,870.0/100K
	97% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	32
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Bensley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 47 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.8°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	47 ft (14 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density	2,020/sq mi
Coordinates	37.4475°N, 77.4456°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Richmond city County
Nearest Airport	Richmond International (RIC) 8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"

32% above US avg

Snowfall 3.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	19.5 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.38 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	8.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	38.9 / 100
Community Resilience	53.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M5.8	67 km
Aug 25, 2011	8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.5	72 km
Aug 24, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.2	69 km
Oct 21, 1998	13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.8	88 km
Mar 15, 1991	7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.8	53 km
May 5, 2003	Virginia	M3.6	49 km
Aug 24, 2011	16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.4	61 km
Sep 1, 2011	7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M3.4	70 km
Sep 22, 2001	5 km E of Pantops, Virginia	M3.2	106 km
May 22, 2014	15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia	M3.1	56 km
Jan 30, 2012	9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia	M3.1	73 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	46 km
Oct 12, 2011	9 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	72 km
Mar 26, 2012	13 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	70 km
May 6, 2025	8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.0	90 km
Aug 3, 1995	13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia	M2.9	67 km
Mar 15, 2015	6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	73 km
Aug 23, 2011	9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	69 km
Apr 21, 1998	1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia	M2.8	127 km
Jan 14, 2025	1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia	M2.8	32 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Dorian (2019, Cat 2).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2019	Dorian	Category 2	299 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	252 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	176 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	86 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	139 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 1	229 km
1996	Bertha	Category 1	273 km
1996	Fran	Category 1	274 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	286 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	282 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	171 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	222 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

345 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 417 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993	EF4	28 km	4
Feb 24, 2016	EF3	56 km	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	73 km	2
Apr 1, 1998	EF3	51 km	2
Aug 6, 1993	EF3	78 km	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	36 km	1
May 4, 1990	EF3	36 km	0
Oct 14, 1986	EF3	47 km	0
Oct 14, 1986	EF3	80 km	0
May 8, 1984	EF3	21 km	0
May 8, 1984	EF3	25 km	0
May 22, 1983	EF3	62 km	0
Apr 19, 1978	EF3	64 km	0
Jul 9, 1977	EF3	58 km	0
Nov 2, 1966	EF3	84 km	0
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	89 km	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	95 km	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	98 km	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	100 km	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	36 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD STAGE ROAD (2,238 ac, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2008	OLD STAGE ROAD	2,238	52 km
2008	POCAHONTAS ROAD	1,146	72 km
2011	CHOPPING ROAD	889	76 km
2008	GOLD HILL	807	88 km
2017	VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT	674	66 km
2019	VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION	514	34 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	3.6 in
February	40°F (5°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
March	48°F (9°C)	3.9 in
April	58°F (14°C)	3.2 in	Driest
May	66°F (19°C)	4.0 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.4 in
July	80°F (27°C)	4.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
September	71°F (21°C)	3.9 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.3 in
December	41°F (5°C)	3.2 in

Bensley has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.2").

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Bensley is located in Richmond city County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54% below the national average of 33.7%. 76.9% have completed high school. 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 82% of the vote, a 66.3-point margin. 81.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 182 EV charging stations. There are 9 public libraries serving the community. 606 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 66.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 15.8%

D 82%

Winner: Democrat by 66.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	32
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	15.6%
	54% below US avg
High School+	76.9%
Graduate Degree+	2.4%
School Test Score	5.58

C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	2,020/sq mi
Total Area	2.9 sq mi
County	Richmond city County

Services

Broadband Access	81.8%
Avg Download Speed	216.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	94.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	987 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	182
Alt Fuel Stations	201
Public Libraries	9
Healthcare Facilities	606
Restaurants	728
Retail Stores	780

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.2 min
Drive Alone	66.4%
Public Transit	1.2%
Work from Home	7.2%

Average costs for common services in Bensley. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$253 ($152–$404)
Specialist Visit	$354 ($202–$556)
Urgent Care Visit	$202 ($101–$354)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,224 ($809–$5,055)
Dental Cleaning	$131 ($76–$202)
Dental Filling	$253 ($152–$404)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$46 ($25–$76)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$76 ($51–$121)
Brake Pad Replacement	$303 ($152–$506)
Tire Rotation	$40 ($20–$76)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$607 ($404–$1,011)
Battery Replacement	$202 ($101–$354)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$101 ($61–$152)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$91 ($51–$142)
HVAC Repair	$404 ($152–$809)
HVAC System Install	$7,077 ($4,044–$12,132)
Roof Repair	$1,011 ($404–$2,022)
Roof Replacement	$9,099 ($5,561–$15,165)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,517 ($506–$3,539)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,165 ($5,055–$30,330)
DUI Defense	$5,055 ($2,022–$10,110)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,517 ($809–$3,033)
Will Preparation	$506 ($202–$1,011)
Trust Preparation	$2,528 ($1,011–$5,055)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$25 ($15–$46)
Women's Haircut	$56 ($30–$101)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$152 ($76–$253)
Manicure	$25 ($15–$46)
Pedicure	$40 ($25–$66)
Massage (1 Hour)	$81 ($51–$131)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.15 ($3.03–$5.56)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.54 ($2.53–$5.06)
Loaf of Bread	$3.84 ($2.53–$5.56)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.55 ($3.03–$6.57)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.56 ($4.04–$7.58)
Rice (per lb)	$1.01 ($0.61–$1.82)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$142 ($81–$253)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$71 ($30–$152)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$71 ($40–$121)
Internet (Monthly)	$71 ($40–$101)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$66 ($30–$101)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$86 ($51–$152)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$202 ($76–$506)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,022 ($1,213–$3,539)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$71 ($30–$131)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.09–$25)
Car Registration (Annual)	$101 ($30–$253)
Driver's License Renewal	$30 ($15–$76)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,213 ($607–$2,528)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,011 ($506–$2,022)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$404 ($202–$708)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$51 ($25–$101)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,011 ($404–$2,528)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,638 ($5,055–$30,330)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$61 ($30–$101)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$101 ($51–$202)
Dog Grooming	$61 ($30–$101)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$40 ($20–$76)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$303 ($152–$506)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$202 ($101–$404)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,335
Toddler	$876
Preschool	$805
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$765
Toddler	$601
Preschool	$584

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Richmond city

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	25,659	1,561	$72,585	1.08
Accommodation & Food Services	12,537	688	$29,856	0.83
Administrative & Waste Services	11,979	449	$60,478	1.23
Professional & Technical Services	11,465	1,346	$127,003	0.99
Finance & Insurance	9,164	464	$153,113	1.36
Management of Companies	8,781	118	$157,266	3.14
Retail Trade	7,618	768	$39,879	0.46
Construction	5,639	474	$84,664	0.65
Other Services	5,623	1,134	$60,631	1.13
Manufacturing	5,202	254	$85,018	0.38
Real Estate	4,642	441	$102,437	1.80
Educational Services	4,168	126	$73,552	1.21
Wholesale Trade	4,003	330	$86,742	0.61
Transportation & Warehousing	3,870	158	$65,452	0.55
Arts & Entertainment	2,715	159	$33,495	0.97
Information & Technology	1,284	176	$97,881	0.41
Unclassified	295	141	$64,216	1.27
Utilities	193	22	$125,382	0.31
Mining & Oil/Gas	38	6	$120,000	0.06
Agriculture & Forestry	20	8	$306,187	0.01

Schools in Bensley

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
FALLING CREEK MIDDLE	Middle	1,419	87	16.3:1
Bensley Elementary	Elementary	582	49	11.9:1

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Radio Stations near Bensley

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
92.5 The Breeze	—	AAC
Death.FM	death, death.fm broadcasts a brutal & beautiful blend of black	MP3 128 kbps
The Breeze (UM)	—	MP3 320 kbps
106.1 The Breeze	adult contemporary	AAC
WCVEFM	news, public radio	MP3 64 kbps
100.9 The Breeze	—	AAC
The Breeze	—	AAC
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National Parks Near Bensley

29 national parks and monuments found near Bensley.

Park	Type	Fee
Bear Creek Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Belle Isle State Park	State Park	Free
Caledon State Park	State Park	Free
Chippokes Plantation State Park	State Park	Free
Colonial National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$15
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park	National Military Park	Free
George Washington Birthplace National Monument	National Monument	Free
Green Springs		Free
Greenwell Sp	State Park	Free
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park	Part of Colonial National Historical Park	$15
Lake Anna State Park	State Park	Free
Machicomoco State Park	State Park	Free
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Middle Peninsula State Park	State Park	Free
Newtowne Neck Sp	State Park	Free
Petersburg National Battlefield	National Battlefield	Free
Pocahontas State Park	State Park	Free
Powhatan State Park	State Park	Free
Richmond National Battlefield Park	National Battlefield Park	Free
Sailors Creek Battlefield Historic State Park	State Park	Free
Sailors Creek Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
St Marys River Sp	State Park	Free
St. Clements Island Sp	State Park	Free
Twin Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Westmoreland State Park	State Park	Free
Widewater State Park	State Park	Free
York River State Park	State Park	Free
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park	Part of Colonial National Historical Park	$15
ZEKIAH SWAMP NEA - Zekiah Swamp Wildland	State Park	Free

Museums in Bensley

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	428 NORTH BLVD	8043584901	$14,514,315
VIRGINIA HOUSE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8043534251	$14,514,315
TREDEGAR IRON WORKS	HISTORY MUSEUM	500 TREDEGAR ST	8047801865	$12,305,040
SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	2500 W BROAD ST	8048641400	$7,674,611
MAYMONT FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8043587166	$6,339,699
VALENTINE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		8046490711	$4,441,848
RICHMOND CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		8044747000	$4,178,423
MUSEUM OF THE CONFEDERACY	GENERAL MUSEUM		8046491861	$1,766,682
BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM	00 CLAY STREET	8047809093	$1,349,320
BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER OF VA	HISTORY MUSEUM	PO BOX 61052	8047809093	$1,349,320
LEWIS GINTER BOTANICAL GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		8042629887	$1,227,635
VIRGINIA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		8042575400	$875,646
LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8046923500	$739,337
ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8043539226	$660,627
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2401 EAST BROAD STREET	8046485015	$514,157
VIRGINIA CIVIL WAR TRAILS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8047822777	$483,807
VIRGINIA WAR MEMORIAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8047862060	$430,258
ROCKVILLE CENTERVILLE STEAM GAS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$381,963
POE FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		8046485523	$378,347
1708 GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		8046437829	$328,248
FRENCH REGIONAL AMERICAN MUSEUMEXCHANGE	GENERAL MUSEUM			$242,346
JOHN MARSHALL HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8046487998	$177,624
COUNCIL FOR AMERICAS FIRST FREEDOM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8046431786	$163,670
OLD DOMINION RAILWAY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		8042336237	$148,166
U.S. ARMY WOMENS FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM			$147,567
VIRGINIANS FOR ARTS	ART MUSEUM	1 E CARY ST	8046442787	$132,147
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	6404 COURTHOUSE RD	8048630212	$120,431
WARBIRD MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA	GENERAL MUSEUM	HANGER B-9 RICHMOND EXECUTIVE AIRPORT		$116,768
ELEGBA FOLKLORE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8046443900	$99,185
HISTORIC HOPEWELL FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8044582564	$90,064
BATTERSEA	GENERAL MUSEUM	1289 UPPER APPOMATTOX LANE	8047329882	$78,292
VIRGINIA AERONAUTICAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8042228690	$71,606
ARMY WOMENS MUSEUM ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		8046910866	$63,944
CHESTERFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	10111 IRON BRIDGE ROAD	8047967121	$63,441
FOLK ART SOCIETY OF AMERICA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1904 BYRD AVENUE	8042854532	$52,347
JAMES MONROE MUSEUM & MEMORIAL LIBRARY	GENERAL MUSEUM		5406541043	$31,880
RICHMOND BATTLEFIELDS ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8044961862	$28,674
ART6 GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$25,719
WILCOX WATERSHED CONSERVANCY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$18,709
JAMESTOWN SLAVE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$8,000
TOTOPOTOMOY CREEK BATTLEFIELD AT RURAL PLAINS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$1,106
COLONIAL HEIGHTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$740
AGECROFT HALL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8043534241
ALLEN E ROBERTS MASONIC LIBRARY	HISTORY MUSEUM		8042223110
AMBERS ORIGINALS AND PRINTS	GENERAL MUSEUM		8047397466
AMERICAN CIVIL WAR CENTER AT HISTORIC TREDEGAR	GENERAL MUSEUM
AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
ANDERSON GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
APVA-SCOTCHTOWN	GENERAL MUSEUM		8046481889
ART METALLIC GRAPHICS	GENERAL MUSEUM		8043532676
ASH ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL	GENERAL MUSEUM		8045432499
BACON'S CASTLE	GENERAL MUSEUM
BEARING GROUND	GENERAL MUSEUM		8044185770
BLUE RIDGE DIVISION HISTORICAL HOLDING	GENERAL MUSEUM	6700 STRATMORE ROAD	8042715858
BON AIR HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 3432	8045603551
CENTRAL VIRGINIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
CENTRE HILL MANSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1 CENTRE HILL AVENUE	8047332401
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	10111 IRON BRIDGE ROAD	8047967121
COLUMBIA RIFLES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
EDGAR ALLEN POE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	1914 EAST MAIN STREET	8046485523
FEDERAL RESERVE MONEY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
GOOCHLAND HERITAGE FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		8047413936
HENRICO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1590 E PARHAM RD	8045015682
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE US DIST COURT FOR EASTERN DIST OF	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HUGUENOT SOCIETY-MANAKIN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
IMAX DOME AND PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	2500 WEST BROAD STREET
JOEL AND LILA HARNETT MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		8042898276
JOEL AND LILA HARNETT PRINT STUDY CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		8042898276
KEYSTONE TRACTOR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
LORA ROBINS GALLERY OF DESIGN FROM NATURE	ART MUSEUM
MAGGIE L. WALKER NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8047712017
MARSH ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
MEADOW FARM MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8045012130
MEREDITH ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		8045245000
MIDLOTHIAN VOLUNTEER COALITION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
OLD DOMINION HISTORICAL FIRE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PENINSULA ARTILLERY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PETERSBURG MUSEUMS	GENERAL MUSEUM		8047332404
PETERSBURG MUSEUMS FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
PETERSBURG NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8047323571
PICKETT SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PRESERVATION OF HENRICO ANTIQUITIES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
RICHMOND HISTORIC RIVERFRONT FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	115 S 15TH ST 201	8047751812
RICHMOND LINKS - 3321 MONUMENT AVENUE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
RICHMOND NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8047712017
SAINT ANDREWS SOCIETY OF RICHMOND VIRGINIA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SCIENCE PLACE	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		8043401777
SIEGE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8047332404
SOLUTIONS FOR SENIORS	GENERAL MUSEUM
ST DENNIS CHAPEL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8044582564
TAMAROA MARITIME FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
U.S. ARMY ORDNANCE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	2221 ADAMS AVENUE	8047659764
U.S. ARMY ORDNANCE TRAINING & HERITAGE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM
U.S. ARMY QUARTERMASTER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	2221 ADAMS AVENUE	8047344203
U.S. HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4019 MACARTHUR AVE	8042629403
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND MUSEUMS	GENERAL MUSEUM		8042898276
VIOLET BANK MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8045209395
VIRGINIA BAPTIST HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	28 WESTHAMPTON WAY	8042898434
VIRGINIA FIRE AND POLICE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8046441849
VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS	ART MUSEUM		8043401580
VIRGINIA STATE ARCHIVES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
VIRGINIA STATE PARKS	GENERAL MUSEUM		8047864388
WAR BIRDS ON REVUE	HISTORY MUSEUM

Libraries in Bensley

Name	Address	Annual Visits
HENRICO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	1700 NORTH PARHAM ROAD	2,032,388
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	9501 LORI ROAD	1,180,280
RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY	101 EAST FRANKLIN STREET	1,034,533
APPOMATTOX REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM	209 EAST CAWSON STREET	252,772
COLONIAL HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY	1000 YACHT BASIN DRIVE	137,124
PETERSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY	137 S. SYCAMORE STREET	119,094

Farmers Markets in Bensley

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
17th Street Farmers Market	100 North 17th St.	06/08/2017 to	Thu: 3:00 PM-6:30 PM;		Visit
Brandermill Green Market	4900 Market Square Lane	May to October	Sat:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;		Visit
Byrd House Market	Idlewood Ave and S. Linden St.	05/07/2013 to 10/29/2013	Tue: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Chester Farmers Market	11801 Centre Street	04/04/2015 to 09/19/2015	Sat: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM;		Visit
Chesterfield County Farmers Market	near 6701 Mimms Loop	05/20/2015 to 09/16/2015	Wed: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;
Chesterfield Farmers Market	11500 Midlothian Tpk	May to October	Tue:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM;Wed:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM;Thu:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM;Fri:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM;Sat:8:00		Visit
Colonial Heights Farmer's Market	2600 Boulevard	01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;
Dorey Park Farmers Market	2999 Darbytown Road	06/02/2018 to 10/27/2018	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Farmers Market@St. Stephen's	6000 Grove Ave	04/05/2014 to 09/27/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Huguenot-Robious Farmers Market	2051 Huguenot Road		Thu: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;
La Plaza Latino Farmer's Market	4802 Warwick Road, Richmond, VA 23224	05/05/2014 to 10/27/2014	Mon: 4:00 PM-7:30 PM;		Visit
Lakeside Farmers Market - Saturday - year round	6110 Lakeside Avenue	01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Lakeside Farmers' Market	1606 lakeside ave.	01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018	Wed: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Manakin Market	68 Broad Street Road	05/02/2015 to 10/31/2015	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Monument Market	2581 Monument Avenue
Prince George Farmers Market	6605 Courts Drive	05/02/2020 to 10/31/2020	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Richmond VAMC Farmers Market	1201 Broad Rock Blvd
River Street Market	30 River Street	04/13/2019 to 10/26/2019	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Southside Vendors Market	12800 Genito Rd.				Visit
Sunday Brunch Market	2880 Mountain Road	05/03/2015 to 10/25/2015	Sun: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM;		Visit
The Brandermill Green Market	3001 E. Boundry Terrace
The Carytown Farmers Market	3201 West Cary Street	04/23/2017 to 10/29/2017	Sun: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM;		Visit
The South of the James Farmers Market	New Kent Avenue & 42nd Street	05/01/2017 to 10/31/2017	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Tricycle Gardens Four Season Farmers' Market	31st Street Baptist Church, 823 North 31st Street		Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Virginia Street Farmers Market	114 Virginia Street	May to October	Thu:3:00 PM - 7:00 PM;		Visit
West End Farmers Market	Gayton Road & Ridgefield Pkwy.				Visit
Woods Farmers Market	7200 Hickory Road		Sat:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM;

Breweries in Bensley

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
7 Hills Brewing Company	Brewery Shockoe Slip	100 S 15th St
Ardent Craft Ales Brewery	Brewery Carytown - Museum District, Brewery	3200 W Leigh St		Visit
Baron Von Crimson-staches Lab	Brewery	5620 Bloomingdale Ave	8042404266
Blue Bee Cider	Brewery	1320 Summit Ave
Buskey Cider	Brewery and Winery Carytown - Museum District	2910 W Leigh St	8043550100	Visit
Capital Ale House	American Restaurant, American Restaurant and Brewery Midlothian, Restaurant, Brewery, American Resta	13831 Village Place Dr	18048975815, (804) 780-2537, 8047802537	Visit
Commercial Taphouse, Commercial Taphouse Grill	Take Out Restaurants, Bars, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Gastropub, Brewery, and Bar, Nightlife, Gastr	111 N Robinson St	8043596544
Extra Billy's	Brewery, BBQ Joint, BBQ Joint and Brewery	1110 Alverser Dr	8043798727	Visit
Final Gravity Brewing Co.	Brewery	6118 Lakeside Ave	8042644808
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill	American Restaurant, Steakhouse, Seafood Restaurant, Kids Store, Comedy Club, Cosmetics Shop, Miscel	11800 W Broad St	8042371684, 8043600022, 8042853473, 8043603681, 80
Garden Grove Brewing Company	shop, shades, Restaurants, home and garden, Beer & Ale, used merchandise, Home Stores Home Furnishin	3445 W Cary St	8043580386, 8049186158	Visit
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery	Brewery, Beer Garden, and Event Space, Brewery, Beer Garden, and Event Space Carytown - Museum Distr	2408 Ownby Ln	(804) 420-2420, 8044202420	Visit
Isley Brewing Company	Brew Pubs, Brewery Carytown - Museum District, Brewery, Beer & Ale	1715 Summit Ave	8044990721, 8047164008, 8047162132	Visit
Jack and Laura's New House	Brewery, VA>Brewery	823 Arlington Cir
Keagan's Irish Pub & Restaurant	Pub, Brewery, Cocktail Bar	2251 Old Brick Rd	8043609240	Visit
Legend Brewing Company	Bars, Caterers, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Brewery and Bar, Brewery, Beer & Ale, Bar, Brewery and Bar O	321 W 7th St	8046163099, 8042328871, (804) 232-3446, 8042323446	Visit
Maple Shade Brewery	Brewery Northside	1909 Maple Shade Ln
Richmond Brewery Tours	Tours & Activities, Food & Drink, Tours, Brewery Tours, tour, Tour	Richmond Va	8044042739
Stone Brewing Co. Richmond	Brewery	4304 Williamsburg Ave	7602947899	Visit
Strangeways Brewing	Brew Pubs, Beer & Ale, Brewery, Liquor Stores	2277 Dabney Rd	8043034336, (804) 303-4336	Visit
The Answer Brewpub Co	Bars, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Beer & Ale, Brewery	6008 W Broad St	8042821248, 8042421248	Visit
The Veil Brewing Co.	Brewery	1301 Roseneath Rd		Visit
Tilted Kilt Prince George, Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery	Pub and Brewery	2070 Waterside Rd	8043592030	Visit
Triple Crossing Brewing - Downtown, Triple Crossing Brewing Company	Beer & Ale-Wholesale & Manufacturers, Beverages, Brew Pubs, Brewery Monroe Ward, Restaurants, Food &	113 S Foushee St	8044951955, 8043080475, (804) 308-0475, 1804308047	Visit

Pharmacies in Bensley

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
WILLIAMSON'S PHARMACY	1572 EAST PARHAM ROAD	804-762-5871

EV Charging Stations in Bensley

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	Connectors	Access
SAI STATION 1	2000 Wilkes Ridge Dr	ChargePoint Network	1	J1772	public
SAI STATION 2	2000 Wilkes Ridge Dr	ChargePoint Network	1	J1772	public
SAI STATION 3	2000 Wilkes Ridge Dr	ChargePoint Network	1	J1772	public
WEST CREEK WEST CREEK MOB	1600 Wilkes Ridge Dr	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public

Cell Towers in Bensley

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
97 SHADYWOOD ROAD	TOWER	91
97 SHADYWOOD ROAD	TOWER	91
I-295 & SR 10	TOWER	61
1250 Bermuda Hundred Road (085584)	TOWER	60
WOODPECKER ROAD & NASH ROAD	TOWER	59
7500 West Broad Street	TOWER	50
5309 NEWTON ROAD	TOWER	48

Power Plants Near Bensley

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
RICHMOND ENERGY	LANDFILL GAS	221117	-77.4	OP
MT. JACKSON SOLAR	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-78.7	V

Bridges in Bensley

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1958	33	113,156	F
Slab	Concrete	1958	24	106,710	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1958	76	106,710	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1958	60	106,710	F
Culvert	Concrete	1957	23	106,532	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1958	71	106,532	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1958	73	106,532	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1958	377	56,981	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1958	377	56,175	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1976	202	32,417	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	202	32,417	F
Culvert	Concrete	1956	36	21,471	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1976	181	21,471	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2002	174	12,668	F
Culvert	Concrete	1998	78	12,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1998	146	12,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1997	182	9,679	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1978	173	9,679	F
Culvert	Concrete	1993	43	9,604	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1994	793	9,604	F
Culvert	Concrete	1998	31	9,358	F
Segmental Box Girder	Prestressed concrete continuous	2002	4,767	8,541	F
Segmental Box Girder	Prestressed concrete continuous	2002	4,767	8,121	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1978	253	7,358	F
Culvert	Concrete	1960	35	7,252	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	180	6,334	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1975	180	6,334	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1978	189	6,330	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1978	1,034	6,330	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1952	51	6,011	P
Culvert	Steel	1953	32	5,881	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1978	370	5,626	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1977	219	5,401	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1938	65	5,396	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1951	274	4,948	F
Culvert	Concrete	1973	21	4,846	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1940	153	4,205	P
Culvert	Concrete	1994	34	2,024	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2002	281	2,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1977	167	1,963	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2000	331	1,580	G
Culvert	Concrete	1951	58	1,580	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2002	2,647	1,291	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2002	2,806	1,245	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1981	149	1,054	F
Culvert	Concrete	1994	42	800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1949	25	716	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2002	2,372	357	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2002	419	300	G
Culvert	Concrete	1958	38	134	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1947	26	100	F

Correctional Facilities in Bensley

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
HENRICO COUNTY JAIL WEST	4301 E PARHAM RD	COUNTY	600	521	OPEN
HENRICO COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION HOME	4201 E PARHAM RD	COUNTY	12	20	OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Bensley

3 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Petersburg, VA	3516 South Street	TRAIN
Richmond, VA	1500 East Main Street	TRAIN
Richmond, VA	7519 Staples Mill Road	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Bensley

22 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ALLIED FIBERS	CHESTERFIELD PLANT
ALLOY POLYMERS	3310 DEEPWATER TERMINAL RD	RICHMOND CITY
CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION	3RD AND MAURY STREET	RICHMOND
CITY POINT ENERGY CENTER	912 E RANDOLPH RD	HOPEWELL CITY
COGENTRIX OF VIRGINIA	5001 COMMERCE ROAD	RICHMOND CITY
DOMINION - INNSBROOK	5000 DOMINION BLVD	HENRICO
DOMINION ENERGY - CHESTERFIELD POWER STATION	500 COXENDALE RD	CHESTERFIELD
DUPONT SPRUANCE PLANT	5401 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY	CHESTERFIELD
DUPONT SPRUANCE PLANT	5401 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY	CHESTERFIELD
INGENCO - CHESTER PLANT	11800 LEWIS ROAD	CHESTERFIELD
INGENCO DABNEY ROAD	2250 DABNEY ROAD	RICHMOND
INGENCO DABNEY ROAD	2250 DABNEY ROAD	RICHMOND
LEE HY PAVING COMPANY - GOOCHLAND	JOHNSON RD	GOOCHLAND
MAGELLAN SYSTEMS INTL LLC	8310 SHELL RD	CHESTERFIELD
ODEC - LOUISA FACILITY	4201 DOMINION BOULEVARD	HENRICO
ODEC - MARSH RUN FACILITY	4201 DOMINION BLVD.	HENRICO
OLD MANSION FOODS	1558 W WASHINGTON ST	DINWIDDIE
PHILIP MORRIS USA INC - PARK 500	4100 BERMUDA HUNDRED RD	CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
PHILIP MORRIS USA INC - PARK 500	4100 BERMUDA HUNDRED RD	CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
QG LLC	7400 IMPALA DRIVE	HENRICO
SWEC-FALLS TOWNSHIP	5000 DOMINION BLVD	BUCKS
VCU EAST PLANT	1020 OLIVER HILL WAY	RICHMOND CITY

Airports Near Bensley

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Richmond International Airport	RIC	Large Airport
Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field	BKT	Small Airport
Bachman Farm Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Bill Davenport Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Branham Mill Airpark	—	Small Airport
Brooklyn Airport	—	Small Airport
Brunswick Municipal Airport	LVL	Small Airport
Byrd Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Castle Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Christian's Airport	—	Small Airport
Cool Water Airport	—	Small Airport
Crabbe Airport	—	Small Airport
Crewe Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Cub Field	—	Small Airport
D&B Airport	—	Small Airport
Dinwiddie County Airport	PTB	Small Airport
Doves Nest Field	—	Small Airport
Fighting Creek Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Flatrock Air Strip	—	Small Airport
Flying W Airport	—	Small Airport
Folly Neck Airport	—	Small Airport
Franklin Regional Airport	FKN	Small Airport
Gordonsville Municipal Airport	GVE	Small Airport
Hanover County Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Henshaw Airport	—	Small Airport
Holly Springs Airport	—	Small Airport
Hunt Airport	—	Small Airport
Jayarz Airport	—	Small Airport
Lake Anna Airport	—	Small Airport
Lee Field	—	Small Airport
Louisa County Airport / Freeman Field	LOW	Small Airport
Lunenburg County Airport	—	Small Airport
Manquin Flight Park Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Mary Walker LZ Airport	APH	Small Airport
Matts Airport	—	Small Airport
Mayers Airport	—	Small Airport
Mazza Airport	—	Small Airport
Melville Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Merlin Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Middle Peninsula Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
New Kent County Airport	—	Small Airport
Payne Airport	—	Small Airport
Plainview Airport	—	Small Airport
Rassawek Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport	—	Small Airport
Robbie Campbell Memorial Airfield	—	Small Airport
Sabot Airport	—	Small Airport
Saunders Field	—	Small Airport
Seven Gables Airport	—	Small Airport
Tappahannock-Essex County Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Bensley

40 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Chesterfield County Community Policing Office
Chesterfield County Police Department - Chester Station	2920 West Hundred Road
Chesterfield County Police Department - Hull Street Station	6812 Woodlake Commons Loop
Chesterfield County Police Department Forensic
Chesterfield County Police Department Vice
Chesterfield County Police Training Academy
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office
Chesterfield Police Main Office
Clover Hill Police Support Facility	2730 Hicks Road
Colonial Heights Police Department
Falling Creek Police Station
Falling Creek Police Substation	5701 Route 1
Henrico County Police Department	7721 East Parham Road
Henrico County Sheriff's Office
Hopewell County Sheriff's Office
Hopewell Police Department
Hopewell Police Services Division
James City County Police Department
Petersburg County Sheriff's Office
Petersburg Police Department	37 East Tabb Street
Petersburg Police Department Investigation Division
Petersburg Police Victim Witness
Prince George County Police Department
Prince George County Sheriff's Office
Richmond City Sheriff's Office
Richmond Police Department 1st Precinct	2505 Q Street
Richmond Police Department 2nd Precinct
Richmond Police Department 4th Precinct	2219 Chamberlayne Avenue
Richmond Police Department Training Division	1202 West Graham Road
Richmond Police Headquarters	200 West Grace Street
Third Police Precinct	301 South Meadow Street
VCU Community Police Station	6 South Cherry Street
VCU Police	224 East Broad Street
VCU Police	938 West Grace Street
VCU Police Annex	920 West Grace Street
Virginia State Police Division 1 Area 1 Office
Virginia State Police Division 1 Area 8 Office	3751 Nine Mile Road
Virginia State Police First Division Headquarters	9300 Brook Road
Virginia State Police Headquarters	7700 Midlothian Turnpike
VSU Department of Police and Public Safety

Grocery Stores in Bensley

24 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-eleven #23933b 23933B	Convenience Store	2525 Broad Rock Blvd
7-eleven 11064C	Convenience Store	6131 Jefferson Davis Hwy
7-Eleven 23934J	Convenience Store	2922 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Bells Pit Stop 537	Convenience Store	4435 Commerce Rd
BIG APPLE SUPERMARKET	Super Store	2916 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Brisas del Mar Latino Market Inc	Grocery Store	4609 Richmond Hwy
Dollar General 12648	Other	3301 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Dollar General 13061	Other	6730 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Dollar General 13122	Other	3903 Walmsley Blvd
El Compa Latina Market	Grocery Store	6305 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Family Dollar 1377	Other	3110 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Family Dollar 7976	Other	2845 Broad Rock Blvd
Fast & Friendly	Convenience Store	6249 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Feebee Ventures Inc.	Convenience Store	3401 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Food Lion 1172	Supermarket	5702 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Golden Food Market	Convenience Store	2701 Richmond Hwy
Grab & Go	Convenience Store	3800 Richmond Hwy
J D SUPERMARKET	Grocery Store	3600 Jefferson Davis Hwy
May Mart	Convenience Store	4307 Richmond Hwy
Nuevo Amanecer Latino Market	Grocery Store	6515 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Raceway 6789	Convenience Store	5600 Jefferson Davis Hwy
S & S Fast Mart	Convenience Store	2201 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Tienda La Miguelena LLC	Convenience Store	6701 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Variedas Latinas	Convenience Store	4626 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Treatment Centers in Bensley

16 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Archstone Counseling and Treatment	Both	804-288-1788
Casselton Consultants	Substance Abuse	804-778-7685
ChildSavers - Memorial Child Guidance Clinic	Mental Health	804-644-9590
Daily Planet Health Services	Substance Abuse	804-783-2505
District 19 Community Services Board - Hopewell Prince George Csl Services	Both	804-541-8660
Dominion Care	Both	804-272-2000
Family Counseling Center for Recovery - Pinnacle Treatment	Substance Abuse	804-354-1996
Hanover County Comm Services Board	Both	804-365-4222
Henrico Area Mental Health and - Developmental Services	Substance Abuse	804-727-8967
Henrico Area Mental Health and - Developmental Services	Both	804-727-8500
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority	Both	804-819-4000
Richmond Private Methadone Clinic - (RPMC)	Substance Abuse	804-673-5241
Richmond Southside Treatment Center - Metro Treatment of Virginia LP	Substance Abuse	804-275-1116 x26705
River City - Integrate Counseling Services	Substance Abuse	804-681-2525
Summit Hill Wellness - Outpatient Programs	Substance Abuse	804-559-9959 x207
United Methodist Family Services - Child and Family Healing Center	Both	804-353-4461 x1100

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bensley

72 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ABBATE FOUNDATION	4118 E PARHAM RD
ABUNDANT WORD MINISTRIES	8409 STAPLES MILL RD
AGAPE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES	8001 STAPLES MILL RD
ANOINTED NEW LIFE	1616 E PARHAM RD
BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH	4210 PENICK RD
BLESSED & HIGHLY FAVORED FOUNDATION	1632 TREE RIDGE RD
CELEBRATION OF PRAISE COMMUNITY CHURCH INC	2510 LAKEFIELD MEWS CT APT D
CHAPEL OF JUSTIFICATION MINISTRY	4108 TOWNHOUSE RD APT R
CHRISTIAN DELIVERANCE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES	PO BOX 7742
CHRISTIAN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF CHURCHES INC	PO BOX 38243
CHURCH HILL IRISH FESTIVAL BY THE SPBBA	1024 OAKLAND RD
COLONIAL PLACE CHRISTIAN CHURCH	1200 N PARHAM RD
COMMONWEALTH PRAYER BREAKFAST	1127 MARNEY CT
COMMUNITY WEST CHURCH	2340 PUMP RD
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH	PO BOX 29588
DEEP RUN BAPTIST CHURCH	10907 THREE CHOPT RD
DERBYSHIRE BAPTIST CHURCH	8800 DERBYSHIRE RD
DULCIE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 38911
ENGAGED ENCOUNTER	9313 SKYVIEW DR
EVANGELISM INSTITUTE	9517 CARTERWOOD RD
FOUR MILE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH	2950 NEW MARKET RD
FREEDOM MINISTRIES	3614 DENISON RD
FRESH WORD INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF CHURCHES	5380 DARBYTOWN RD
FULL GOSPEL OF CHRIST FELLOWSHIP INC	2301 SUMMERWOOD DR
FULL GOSPEL OF CHRIST FELLOWSHIP INC	9861 WILLOW GLEN CT
GAYTON ROAD CHRISTIAN CHURCH	12050 RIDGEFIELD PKWY
GLOBAL HOPE RISING FOUNDATION	7 BANKSIDE MEWS
GLOBAL RELIGIOUS SCIENCE MINISTRIES	PO BOX 28822
GLORIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS MINISTRY	8306 MARK LAWN DR
GOOD NEWS JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY	PO BOX 9760
GOSPEL DANCE AT ITS BEST ARTS NETWORK	1622 E PARHAM RD
HARDY CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH	4655 DARBYTOWN RD
HATCHER MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH	2300 DUMBARTON RD
IGLESIA CRISTIANA CRISTO ES TU LIBERTADOR DE RICHMOND	7616 WISTAR VILLAGE DR APT E
IGLESIA DE CRISTO CASA DE DIOS MINISTERIOS EBENEZER VIRGINIA	1616 E PARHAM RD
INNOVATION CHURCH MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 38162
INSTITUTE FOR CATHOLIC LIBERAL EDUCATION INC	3420 PUMP RD SUITE 249
INTERFAITH COUNCIL OF GREATER RICHMOND	PO BOX 28166
ISLAMIC CENTER OF HENRICO MASJID AL-FALAH	7705 IMPALA DR
KHMER SAMACKY MONASTERY	8801 BATTLEFIELD PARK RD
LAKESIDE BAPTIST CHURCH	7401 WOODMAN RD
MINISTERIOS CASA DE VIDA INC	PO BOX 70513
MULTITUDE OF NATIONS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES	7330 STAPLES MILL RD PMB 182
NEW COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 29845
OASIS COMMUNITY OF FAITH	500 FOREST AVE
PARHAM ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH	2101 N PARHAM RD
PIONEER BAPTIST CHURCH	3140 DARBYTOWN RD
PRESBYTERIAN OLDER ADULT MINISTRY NETWORK	PO BOX 70174
RAY OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL INC	3108 ABELIA RD
REVIVAL EXPLOSION MINISTRIES CORP	1208 BOWDEN RD
RICHMOND CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN STUDY	6243 RIVER RD STE 7
RIVER OF LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH	7700 WOODMAN RD
RVA YOUTH & SENIORS IN MOTION	1622 E PARHAM RD
SAM CHERIAN SAMUELS AGAPE MINISTRY	8304 LANSDOWNE RD
SEEDS OF PROMISE COMMUNITY OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC	4732 KINLOCH CT
SERVANTS IN CHRIST MINISTRIES INC	7390 STRATH RD
SHOUT THE GOSPEL MINISTRIES INC	2201 ASPEN PL
SKIPWITH BAPTIST CHURCH	1900 SKIPWITH RD
SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH	2305 NORTH PARHAM RD
ST MARY AND ST PHILOPATER MERCURIUS COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH	2101 FORDSON RD
ST MATTHEWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND INC	1101 FOREST AVE
SWEET MONDAY INC	PO BOX 29714
THE TRUMPET BLOWER MINISTRIES INC	10509 PATTERSON AVE UNIT 29222
THREE CHOPT CHURCH OF CHRIST	9500 THREE CHOPT RD
TREE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH	1200 TREE RIDGE RD
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH	2315 N PARHAM RD
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH PRE-SCHOOL	2315 N PARHAM RD
UNITED HOLINESS CHURCH OF LIFE INC	3511 KILBURN CIR STE 2012
VINE RICHMOND CORP	3611 MAYLAND CT
VIRGINIA CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE INC	8659 STAPLES MILL RD
WEST CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH	3921 DEEP ROCK RD
WOMEN OF POWER PRAYER & PRESENCE FELLOWSHIP	PO BOX 70141

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bensley

What is the population of Bensley?

Bensley has a population of 5,819 residents and is located in Virginia. The population density is 2,020 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.3% female and 47.7% male.

Is Bensley expensive to live in?

Bensley has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 101.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $49,695, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $199,100 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Bensley safe?

The violent crime rate in Bensley is 579 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,870 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Bensley receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Bensley?

Bensley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.1 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 35.

How is the job market in Bensley?

Bensley has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,604. There are 9,205 business establishments in the area, including 728 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 7.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bensley?

The median home value in Bensley is $199,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $252,360. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,183. Fair market rent is $1,181 for a 1-bedroom and $1,369 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 42.8%. The average annual property tax is $6,923.

How are the schools in Bensley?

Schools in Bensley score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 15.6% of adults in Bensley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.9% have completed high school. 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Bensley?

The obesity rate in Bensley is 45.1% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.4% of adults are smokers. 38.0% are physically inactive. 22.4% of residents report depression. 22.2% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 91.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:944.

What is transportation like in Bensley?

The average commute in Bensley is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 66.4% of workers drive alone to work, 1.2% use public transit, and 7.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bensley?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bensley is 26.8% White, 29% Black or African American, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino. 59.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 40.2% speak Spanish. 7.5% of the population are military veterans. 16.8% of residents have a disability. 68.8% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Meadowbrook, VA 20,383 pop · 2.0 mi Bellwood, VA 8,489 pop · 2.9 mi Richmond, VA 227,595 pop · 6.0 mi Manchester, VA 12,347 pop · 6.1 mi Montrose, VA 8,624 pop · 6.4 mi Chester, VA 23,519 pop · 6.6 mi Rockwood, VA 8,834 pop · 7.1 mi Bon Air, VA 17,302 pop · 8.4 mi Sandston, VA 7,011 pop · 8.6 mi East Highland Park, VA 16,071 pop · 9.5 mi Highland Springs, VA 15,091 pop · 9.7 mi Enon, VA 4,035 pop · 10.7 mi Brandermill, VA 13,938 pop · 11.3 mi Midlothian, VA 18,702 pop · 11.5 mi

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