Benson, VT
Living in Benson
Bikeability
34
Walkability
77
Commute
68
Public Transit
34
Affordability
63
Public Safety
95
Airports
18
Hospitals
76
Colleges
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
253
Population
-106 (2010–19)
55 y
Median Age
+10 (2010–19)
15%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
57%
Family Households
-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate44%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone43%
Economy
$37k
Median Household Income
-$5.9k (2010–19)
81%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K3%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office15%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van78%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$157k
Median Home Value
+$16k (2010–19)
20%
Built 2000 or Later
$463
Median Monthly Rent
-$204 (2010–19)
53%
Owner-Occupied
-22% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached70%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K16%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K5%
House Heating Type
Fuel oil, kerosene57%
LP gas16%
Solar energy3%
Utility gas3%
Wood19%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benson
United States45
Vermont20
Rutland County13
Property Crime in Benson
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
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding67
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benson, VT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benson, 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, 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, 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, VT
Burlington International Airport
53 miles, N
Plattsburgh International Airport
66 miles, N
Albany International Airport
71 miles, S
Manchester Airport
108 miles, SE