Benson Town, VT
Living in Benson Town
Bikeability
38
Walkability
54
Commute
47
Public Transit
20
Affordability
63
Public Safety
95
Airports
18
Hospitals
76
Colleges
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
837
Population
-211 (2010–19)
49 y
Median Age
+6 (2010–19)
25%
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
52%
Family Households
-15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate39%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$58k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
28 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office14%
Service10%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Walked5%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$174k
Median Home Value
+$24k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$632
Median Monthly Rent
+$69 (2010–19)
56%
Owner-Occupied
-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached77%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene54%
LP gas20%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas1%
Wood18%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benson Town
United States45
Vermont20
Rutland County13
Property Crime in Benson Town
United States48
Vermont20
Rutland County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 3 | 20 |
| Feb | 21 | 2 | 16 |
| Mar | 30 | 3 | 15 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 24 | 3 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benson Town
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding61
Tornado8
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benson Town, VT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benson Town, VT
Roots and Wings Academy
5 miles, S
St Mary's School
11 miles, NW
Lihigh School
14 miles, S
Mount St Joseph Academy
17 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Benson Town, VT
Castleton University
9 miles, SE
Green Mountain College
14 miles, S
College of St Joseph
17 miles, SE
Middlebury College
22 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benson Town, VT
Rutland Regional Medical Center
19 miles, SE
Porter Hospital, Inc
21 miles, N
Glens Falls Hospital
33 miles, SW
Gifford Medical Center
35 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Benson Town, VT
Burlington International Airport
53 miles, N
Plattsburgh International Airport
66 miles, N
Albany International Airport
71 miles, S
Manchester Airport
108 miles, SE