Benson Public School District, MN
Living in Benson PSD
Bikeability
34
Walkability
40
Commute
91
Public Transit
20
Affordability
89
Public Safety
89
Airports
31
Hospitals
75
Colleges
68
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
67
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benson Public School District, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benson Public School District, MN
Lake Country Christian School
17 miles, N
St Mary S School
24 miles, NW
Community Christian School
30 miles, SE
Central Minnesota Christian School
33 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Benson Public School District, MN
University of Minnesota-Morris
24 miles, NW
Southwest Minnesota State University
59 miles, S
Saint Johns University
62 miles, E
College of Saint Benedict
65 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benson Public School District, MN
Swift County Benson Hospital
1 miles, N
Appleton Municipal Hospital
21 miles, W
Stevens Community Medical Center
24 miles, NW
Chippewa County Hospital
25 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Benson Public School District, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
77 miles, E
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
104 miles, NE
Hector International Airport
126 miles, NW