Benson, AZ

Living in Benson

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 54
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Commute 51
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 69
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Hospitals 14
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Colleges 35
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Schools 68
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Residents

4.9k Population -178 (2010–19)
53  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over17%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$33k Median Household Income +$557 (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +16% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector61%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office29%
Service29%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$108k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$608 Median Monthly Rent +$101 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home27%
Boat, RV, etc5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity37%
LP gas7%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas54%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benson

United States45
Arizona53
Sierra Vista Metro Area35
Cochise County35

Property Crime in Benson

United States48
Arizona61
Sierra Vista Metro Area42
Cochise County42

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 1 1
Feb 48 1 1
Mar 53 1 0
Apr 60 0 0
May 68 0 0
Jun 76 1 0
Jul 79 3 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 73 2 0
Oct 63 1 0
Nov 51 1 0
Dec 45 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benson

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding86
Tornado2
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benson, AZ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benson, AZ

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Colleges

Colleges near Benson, AZ

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benson, AZ

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Benson Hospital
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St Joseph's Hospital
38 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Benson, AZ

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