Benson, MN

Living in Benson

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Bikeability 37
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Walkability 25
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 69
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Schools 66
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Residents

3.1k Population -84 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
57% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate28%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$6.6k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office23%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$106k Median Home Value +$5k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$530 Median Monthly Rent +$107 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas71%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benson

United States45
Minnesota28
Swift County11

Property Crime in Benson

United States48
Minnesota45
Swift County6

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 12 1 8
Feb 18 1 8
Mar 30 1 8
Apr 45 3 3
May 58 3 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 69 3 0
Sep 60 3 0
Oct 47 2 1
Nov 31 1 6
Dec 17 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benson

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding14
Tornado17
Blizzard11
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benson, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benson, MN

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St Mary S School
24 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Benson, MN

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Benson, MN

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Glacial Ridge Hospital
25 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Benson, MN

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