Benson, Arizona

Population 5,101

Benson is located in Cochise County, AZ. The population is 5,101, making Benson the 5th largest city in Cochise County.

There are 12 public schools in Benson with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Benson is very low , and there are 17 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Benson is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Benson property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Benson include St. David, Mescal and Pimaco Two.

Benson Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 15.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.7%

Crime Rate

42.22% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 116
  • Violent Crimes: 348
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 348
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 696

Registered Offenders

59.37% Higher than national avg.
  • 17 offenders in Benson
  • 33.33 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

45 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 38

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • Arizona unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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12 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Benson, AZ and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Benson's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Benson, AZ issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Benson, AZ issued 10 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $721
  • 1 Bedroom: $758
  • 2 Bedrooms: $980
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,394
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,666

Zip Codes

85602 85609 85611 85616 85627 85630 85638 85641 85643

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Environmental Hazards

45 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Benson, AZ has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Benson, AZ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.8 Average
    Benson, AZ is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 46°
  • February 47.95°
  • March 56.74°
  • April 60.1°
  • May 68.6°
  • June 77.35°
  • July 76.95°
  • August 75.56°
  • September 71.75°
  • October 63.98°
  • November 54.7°
  • December 48.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Benson, AZ

Earthquakes
Benson, AZ has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Benson, AZ has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Benson, AZ has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Benson, AZ has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Benson, AZ: $30,010

Unemployment

Unemployment in Benson is 4.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.82%
White Collar - 61.18%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Doug Ducey
  • Sen. Jeff Flake
  • Sen. John McCain

City Representatives

  • Martha McSally

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

4 Cemeteries view all

9 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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