Benson County, ND

Living in Benson County

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 62
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Commute 91
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Public Transit 30
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 3
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 58
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Schools 39
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Residents

6.9k Population +211 (2010–19)
30  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
71% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Native American55%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate29%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
74% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government16%
Private sector55%
Self-employed14%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office17%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$78k Median Home Value +$30k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$237 Median Monthly Rent +$49 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas49%
Utility gas7%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benson County

United States45
North Dakota28

Property Crime in Benson County

United States48
North Dakota42

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 7 0 8
Feb 12 0 5
Mar 24 1 6
Apr 41 1 2
May 54 3 1
Jun 63 4 0
Jul 68 3 0
Aug 67 2 0
Sep 56 2 0
Oct 43 2 2
Nov 26 1 5
Dec 12 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benson County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding27
Tornado22
Blizzard16
Extreme Cold3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benson County, ND

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benson County, ND

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St Joseph School
23 miles, E
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St Alphonsus School
66 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Benson County, ND

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Benson County, ND

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Airports

Airports near Benson County, ND

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