Benson, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Swift County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,449
Population
1,085/sq mi density
$51,124
Median Income
$32,647 per capita
$146,100
Home Value
$188,439 Zillow
$939
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
204
Violent Crime/100K
58 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,124 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,100 home value, $939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Benson (11)
Big Stone Lake State Park
State Park
909 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Camden State Park
State Park
1,804 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Ridgely State Park
State Park
551 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Glacial Lakes State Park
State Park
1,922 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lac qui Parle State Park
State Park
581 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Carlos State Park
State Park
1,154 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Minnegasco Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Monson Lake State Park
State Park
171 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sibley State Park
State Park
2,670 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Thompson Park
State Park
9 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Upper Sioux Agency State Park
State Park
1,082 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0