Benson County, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
5,861 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,049 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$83,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$466 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$460 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

North Dakota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 6
Feb 0 5 11
Mar 1 5 24
Apr 1 2 41
May 2 0 53
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 2 0 66
Sep 2 0 56
Oct 1 2 42
Nov 1 6 25
Dec 1 7 11

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 14, ND State House District 14, ND
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Schools

Minnewaukan Elementary School
3 miles, E • 1.4 star
Minnewaukan High School
3 miles, E • 1.9 star
Maddock High School
11 miles, W • 3.2 star
Maddock Elementary School
11 miles, W • 3.7 star

Colleges

Cankdeska Cikana Community College
18 miles, SE • 1 star
Lake Region State College
23 miles, E • 1.9 star
Turtle Mountain Community College
59 miles, N • 1.4 star
Dakota College at Bottineau
72 miles, N • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Chi St Alexius Health Devils Lake
23 miles, E • 4.1 star
Heart of America Medical Center
36 miles, NW • 4.1 star

Airports

Devils Lake Regional Airport
21 miles, E • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
85 miles, S • 1 star
Minot International Airport
90 miles, NW • 1 star
Grand Forks International Airport
101 miles, SE • 1 star