Benson, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Rutland County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
191
Population
49/sq mi density
$33,214
Median Income
$22,494 per capita
$164,100
Home Value
$306,411 Zillow
$1,094
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,214 median income, 12.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$164,100 home value, $1,094/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Benson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 83.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7101°N, 73.3030°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rutland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0393 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.27 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.38 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in |
Benson has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").