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Benson, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Cache County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,864
Population
62/sq mi density
$82,019
Median Income
$39,054 per capita
$281,400
Home Value
$528,697 Zillow
$964
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
37
Violent Crime/100K
422 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$82,019 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$281,400 home value, $964/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Benson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. The area receives 44.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,413 ft (1,345 m) |
| Area | 30.1 sq mi (78.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7529°N, 111.9259°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Cache County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brigham City Regional (BMC) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.8 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1909 | UTAH | Earthquake | 3.6 m | — | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 164 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in |
Benson has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.9").