Benson Public School District, MN

Living in Benson PSD

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Bikeability 34
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Walkability 40
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Commute 91
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 68
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Schools 67
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Residents

5.3k Population -153 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
64% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate31%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office21%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$117k Median Home Value +$6.6k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$533 Median Monthly Rent +$132 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas27%
Utility gas47%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benson PSD

United States45
Minnesota28
Swift County11

Property Crime in Benson PSD

United States48
Minnesota45
Swift County6

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%

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 PSD

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding17
Tornado20
Blizzard12
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benson Public School District, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benson Public School District, MN

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St Mary S School
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Colleges

Colleges near Benson Public School District, MN

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Benson Public School District, MN

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Airports

Airports near Benson Public School District, MN

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