Benson County, ND
Living in Benson County
Bikeability36
Walkability62
Commute91
Public Transit30
Affordability100
Public Safety98
Airports3
Hospitals79
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.9kPopulation+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
$48kMedian 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
$78kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$237Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benson County, ND
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benson County, ND
St Joseph School
23 miles, E
Little Flower Elementary School
36 miles, NW
St Ann's Catholic School
56 miles, N
St Alphonsus School
66 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Benson County, ND
University of Jamestown
86 miles, S
Minot State University
91 miles, W
Valley City State University
102 miles, SE
Mayville State University
102 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benson County, ND
Chi St Alexius Health Devils Lake
23 miles, E
Towner County Medical Center
30 miles, N
St Aloisius Medical Center
34 miles, SW
Heart of America Medical Center
36 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Benson County, ND
Devils Lake Regional Airport
21 miles, E
Jamestown Regional Airport
85 miles, S
Minot International Airport
90 miles, W
Grand Forks International Airport
101 miles, E