Benson City, MN
Living in Benson City
Bikeability37
Walkability25
Commute94
Public Transit17
Affordability99
Public Safety83
Airports31
Hospitals75
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.1kPopulation-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
$41kMedian 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
$106kMedian Home Value+$5k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$530Median 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 City
United States45
Minnesota28
Swift County11
Property Crime in Benson City
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 City
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding14
Tornado17
Blizzard11
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benson City, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benson City, MN
Lake Country Christian School
16 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 City, MN
University of Minnesota-Morris
24 miles, NW
Southwest Minnesota State University
60 miles, S
Saint Johns University
62 miles, E
College of Saint Benedict
65 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benson City, MN
Swift County Benson Hospital
0 miles, W
Appleton Municipal Hospital
21 miles, W
Stevens Community Medical Center
24 miles, NW
Glacial Ridge Hospital
25 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Benson City, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
77 miles, E
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
103 miles, NE
Hector International Airport
125 miles, NW