Benson, North Carolina

Population 3,346

Benson is located in Johnston County, NC. The population is 3,346, making Benson the 4th largest city in Johnston County.

There are 5 public schools in Benson with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Benson is moderate , and there are 28 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Benson is moderate 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 Banner Township, Elevation Township and Averasboro Township.

Benson Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 28.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 48.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.8%

Crime Rate

57.92% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 333
  • Violent Crimes: 795
  • Robbery: 128
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

83.82% Higher than national avg.
  • 28 offenders in Benson
  • 83.68 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

117 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 116

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Benson, NC and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Benson's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
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1 Private School

Gateway Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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13 Former Drug Labs view all

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19 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Benson, NC issued 19 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Benson, NC issued 19 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: $803
  • 1 Bedroom: $827
  • 2 Bedrooms: $973
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,267
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,607

Zip Codes

27504 27521 27524

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Environmental Hazards

117 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Benson, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Benson, NC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Benson, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 43.55°
  • February 46.93°
  • March 54.43°
  • April 63.58°
  • May 71.67°
  • June 79.61°
  • July 82.13°
  • August 80.68°
  • September 74.98°
  • October 63.75°
  • November 52.98°
  • December 47.35°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Benson, NC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Benson, NC: $30,918

Unemployment

Unemployment in Benson is 3.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.17%
White Collar - 60.83%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Renee Ellmers
  • David Rouzer

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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7 Cemeteries view all

12 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Benson, NC

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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