The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Benson county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 68.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 4.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 46% and the area covered by water is 3.53%. The overall influence score for Benson is 9.
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Benson County is located in the north-central region of North Dakota. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2019, Benson County has a population of 6,427 people. The median age of the population is 44.7 years and the gender split is 50.7 percent male and 49.3 percent female. The median household income in Benson County is $50,155 and 17 percent of households live below the poverty level.
In terms of housing, 97 percent of Benson County residents live in single-family homes and 3 percent live in multi-family dwellings. The majority of homes are owner occupied (83 percent) while 17 percent are renter occupied. The median home value in Benson County is $144,400 and the median monthly rent payment is $694.
The climate in Benson County is continental with cold winters and warm summers. Average annual temperatures range from 10 degrees F to 70 degrees F. The area receives an average annual precipitation of 16 inches with a July precipitation average of 4 inches and a January precipitation average of 0 inches.
USDA State Rural Development Office:Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of North Dakota
220 East Rosser Ave., Room 208
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 530-2037