Benson Township, MN
Living in Benson Township
Bikeability26
Walkability40
Commute93
Public Transit36
Affordability68
Public Safety95
Airports32
Hospitals75
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
292Population+32 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate35%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$8.8k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-13% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector66%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office15%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation2%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$168kMedian Home Value+$41k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$538Median Monthly Rent+$158 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K8%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas40%
Utility gas17%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benson Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Swift County11
Property Crime in Benson Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Swift County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 29 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benson Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding16
Tornado21
Blizzard12
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benson Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benson Township, MN
Lake Country Christian School
13 miles, NW
St Mary S School
23 miles, NW
Community Christian School
30 miles, SE
Central Minnesota Christian School
35 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Benson Township, MN
University of Minnesota-Morris
23 miles, NW
Saint Johns University
58 miles, E
College of Saint Benedict
61 miles, E
Southwest Minnesota State University
64 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benson Township, MN
Swift County Benson Hospital
5 miles, SW
Glacial Ridge Hospital
21 miles, NE
Stevens Community Medical Center
23 miles, NW
Appleton Municipal Hospital
25 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Benson Township, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
74 miles, E
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
99 miles, NE
Hector International Airport
123 miles, NW