Benson, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,449 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,124 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$146,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$491 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$757 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Swift County
1
Minnesota
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

Swift County
1
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 12
Feb 1 8 17
Mar 1 7 29
Apr 3 3 45
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 1 6 31
Dec 1 8 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 12, MN State House District 12A, MN
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Schools

Northside Elementary
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Benson Area Learning Center
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Benson Secondary
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of Minnesota-Morris
24 miles, N • 2.3 star
Ridgewater College
29 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Stevens Community Medical Center
24 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
77 miles, E • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
103 miles, NE • 1 star
Hector International Airport
125 miles, N • 1.4 star
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