Benson, AZ
Living in Benson
Bikeability32
Walkability54
Commute51
Public Transit20
Affordability86
Public Safety74
Airports69
Hospitals14
Colleges35
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Schools68
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Residents
4.9kPopulation-178 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$33kMedian Household Income+$557 (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+16% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector61%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office29%
Service29%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$108kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$608Median Monthly Rent+$101 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home27%
Boat, RV, etc5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
LP gas7%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas54%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benson
United States45
Arizona53
Sierra Vista Metro Area35
Cochise County35
Property Crime in Benson
United States48
Arizona61
Sierra Vista Metro Area42
Cochise County42
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benson
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding86
Tornado2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benson, AZ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benson, AZ
Veritas Christian Community School
24 miles, S
First Baptist Christian Academy
26 miles, S
St Augustine Catholic High School
34 miles, NW
Casa Ninos School of Montessori - East Campus
35 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Benson, AZ
University of Arizona-Sierra Vista
24 miles, S
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson
42 miles, NW
University of Arizona
43 miles, NW
Arizona State University-Polytechnic
124 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benson, AZ
Benson Hospital
4 miles, N
Canyon Vista Medical Center
26 miles, S
Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc
38 miles, NE
St Joseph's Hospital
38 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Benson, AZ
Tucson International Airport
38 miles, W
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
144 miles, NW
Prescott Regional Airport-Ernest A Love Field
225 miles, NW
El Paso International Airport
232 miles, E