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Benson, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Johnston County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,144
Population
1,386/sq mi density
$65,614
Median Income
$26,918 per capita
$176,000
Home Value
$313,372 Zillow
$978
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
795
Violent Crime/100K
5,127 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$65,614 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,000 home value, $978/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
795 violent crimes/100K (109% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Benson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3871°N, 78.5409°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Johnston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Benson has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (3.1").