At a Glance
Median Income
$65,865
$31,156 per capita
Home Value
$83,300
Zillow: $192,028
Violent Crime
0/100K
318/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Benson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Benson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Benson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Benson residents earn a median household income of $65,865 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,156. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benson is $83,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,028. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Benson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 318/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Benson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population166
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,865
Per Capita$31,156
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,300
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$192,028
Housing Units75
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property318/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,561 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute28 min
Broadband67.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Benson was founded in 1880.
The median home in Benson was built in 1938.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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