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Benson, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Swift County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
3,449
Population
1,085/sq mi density
$51,124
Median Income
$32,647 per capita
$146,100
Home Value
$179,367 Zillow
$939
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,124 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,100 home value, $939/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Benson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. The area receives 42.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,085/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3152°N, 95.6054°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Swift County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in |
Benson has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and May the driest (0.6").