Benson, Utah

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Population in 2010: 1,485.
Population change since 2000: +2.3%
Males: 711  (47.9%)
Females: 774  (52.1%)
Median resident age:

33.3 years
Utah median age:

32.1 years

Zip codes: 84321, 84339.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $72,744 (it was $41,369 in 2000)
Benson:

$72,744
UT:

$89,168

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,342 (it was $13,389 in 2000)

Benson CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $352,522 (it was $132,700 in 2000)
Benson:

$352,522
UT:

$499,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $340,209; detached houses: $340,530

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,098.

March 2022 cost of living index in Benson: 84.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.7%

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  • Races in Benson, UT (2022)
    • 1,75092.4%White alone
    • 904.8%Hispanic
    • 361.9%Two or more races

Races in Benson detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Utah and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Benson, Utah as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Benson is 965 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: European (33.7%), English (29.9%), American (17.9%), Irish (2.3%), Scottish (1.4%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4426 feet

Land area: 30.9 square miles.

Population density: 48 people per square mile   (very low).

Benson, Utah map

30 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.6%
Utah:

8.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,296 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,989 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ogden, UT (36.4 miles , pop. 77,226).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (383.2 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (569.0 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Peter, UT (1.7 miles ),
Mendon, UT (2.0 miles ),
Logan, UT (2.3 miles ),
North Logan, UT (2.4 miles ),
River Heights, UT (2.4 miles ),
Hyde Park, UT (2.5 miles ),
Providence, UT (2.6 miles ),
Cache, UT (2.6 miles)

Latitude: 41.75 N, Longitude: 111.93 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 435

Distribution of median household income in Benson, UT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Benson, UT in 2022
Benson satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Utah:

2.5%
Most common industries in Benson, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.3%)
  • Educational services (7.2%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.5%)
  • Health care (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.6%)
  • Construction (12.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.1%)
  • Educational services (4.1%)
  • Public administration (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Health care (8.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.5%)
  • Food (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Benson, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (12.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Computer specialists (6.0%)
  • Engineers (5.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.9%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (3.9%)

Average climate in Benson, Utah

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Benson, Utah average temperatures Benson, Utah average precipitation Benson, Utah humidity Benson, Utah wind speed Benson, Utah snowfall Benson, Utah sunshine Benson, Utah clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 86.6. This is about average.

City:

86.6
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 4.26. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 4.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.26
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2005 was 1.02. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.02
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.96. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.96
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Benson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Utah state average. It is 1997% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 204.9 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 186.7 miles away from Benson center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 303.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 33.4 miles away from the city center
On 2/3/1994 at 09:05:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.8 ML, Depth: 4.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 86.2 miles away from Benson center
On 3/18/2020 at 13:09:31, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 7.4 mi) earthquake occurred 69.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cache County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Benson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Benson:

  • SUNSHINE TERRACE FOUNDATION (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; LOGAN, UT)
  • SUNSHINE TERRACE HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; LOGAN, UT)
  • ACCESS HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; LOGAN, UT)
  • HOSPICE ALLIANCE OF UTAH (Hospital, about 6 miles away; LOGAN, UT)
  • CACHE VALLEY NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; LOGAN, UT)
  • LOGAN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; LOGAN, UT)
  • BRIDGERLAND DIALYSIS FACILITY (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; LOGAN, UT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Benson:

  • Utah State University (about 6 miles; Logan, UT; Full-time enrollment: 21,131)
  • Weber State University (about 39 miles; Ogden, UT; FT enrollment: 17,655)
  • Latter-day Saints Business College (about 68 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,059)
  • University of Utah (about 69 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 28,454)
  • Westminster College (about 71 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,870)
  • Western Governors University (about 74 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 31,481)
  • Salt Lake Community College (about 75 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 20,797)

Points of interest:

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Church in Benson: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Pelican Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Logan River (A), Hyrum Slough (B), Spring Creek (C), Hopkins Slough (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cache County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.5 people
Utah:

3.1 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

87.9%
Whole state:

75.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.1%
Whole state:

4.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Benson:

Marital status in Benson, UT
  • Never married: 29.7%
  • Now married: 65.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 1.2%

For population 25 years and over in Benson:

  • High school or higher: 95.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.7%
  • Unemployed: 0.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
Utah average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Benson, UT (based on Cache County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other93,104290
Catholic3,3081
Evangelical Protestant1,59617
Mainline Protestant8434
None13,805-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
Cache County:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Cache County:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 24
Cache County:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 34
Here:

3.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.09 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

5.9%
Utah:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Cache County:

24.1%
Utah:

23.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

43.4%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

34.2%
Utah:

47.0%

Average BMI:
Here:

27.3
Utah:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

16.1%
Utah:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Benson:

6.0%
State:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
Utah:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

25.3%
Utah:

31.9%

General health condition:
Here:

51.2%
State:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.7%
State:

80.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Benson, UT Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Benson:

  • KVNU (610 AM; 5 kW; LOGAN, UT; Owner: SUN VALLEY RADIO,INC.)
  • KLGN (1390 AM; 5 kW; LOGAN, UT; Owner: SUN VALLEY RADIO, INC.)
  • KSOS (800 AM; 10 kW; BRIGHAM CITY, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KXOL (1660 AM; 10 kW; BRIGHAM CITY, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KANN (1120 AM; 10 kW; ROY, UT; Owner: FAITH COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KLO (1430 AM; 10 kW; OGDEN, UT; Owner: KLO BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KTKK (630 AM; 10 kW; SANDY, UT; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBEE (860 AM; 10 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZNS (1280 AM; 10 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KNRS (570 AM; 5 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Benson:

  • KRAR (106.9 FM; BRIGHAM CITY, UT; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KJQN (100.7 FM; BRIGHAM CITY, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KVFX (94.5 FM; LOGAN, UT; Owner: SUN VALLEY RADIO,INC.)
  • KUSU-FM (91.5 FM; LOGAN, UT; Owner: UTAH STATE UNIV. OF AGRI. & APP. SCI)
  • KLZX (95.9 FM; WESTON, ID; Owner: SUN VALLEY RADIO INC)
  • K220HI (91.9 FM; CLARKSTON, UT; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KBNZ (104.9 FM; TREMONTON, UT; Owner: 3 POINT MEDIA - UTAH, LLC)
  • KYFO-FM (95.5 FM; OGDEN, UT; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KUDD (107.9 FM; ROY, UT; Owner: MILLCREEK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KCPX (105.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, UT; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSOP-FM (104.3 FM; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: KSOP, INC.)
  • K272DP (102.3 FM; TOOELE, UT; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KBZN (97.9 FM; OGDEN, UT; Owner: CAPITOL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRCL (90.9 FM; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: LISTENERS COMMUNITY RADIO OF UTAH)
  • KBER (101.1 FM; OGDEN, UT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KISN-FM (97.1 FM; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKAT (101.9 FM; OGDEN, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSFI (100.3 FM; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KUBL-FM (93.3 FM; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOSY-FM (106.5 FM; SPANISH FORK, UT; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Benson:

  • K59BV (Channel 59; LAVA HOT SPRINGS, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))
  • KCVB-CA (Channel 12; LOGAN, UT; Owner: CACHE VALLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KUTH (Channel 12; LOGAN, UT; Owner: LOGAN 12, INC.)

Benson fatal accident list:

May 18, 2007 04:41 PM, Sr-91, Lat: 41.694631, Lon: -111.863547, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 3
Nov 27, 2004 01:20 AM, Sr-30, Lat: 41.746088, Lon: -111.949499, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Sep 19, 2003 05:59 PM, Sr-30, Lat: 41.746088, Lon: -111.949499, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 24.9mTotal length
  • 32,681Total average daily traffic
  • 3,548Total average daily truck traffic
  • 40,854Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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  • Christopher B Page, 2346 W. Airport Rd. (277924) (Lat: 41.793500 Lon: -111.891361), Type: 24.4, Overall height: 24.4 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC, Schau-mburg, Phone: (847) 240-1508

  • Bridget Carter, 2346 W. Airport Rd. (277924) (Lat: 41.793500 Lon: -111.891361), Type: 24.4, Structure height: 49005 m, Overall height: 24.4 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC., Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 265-6770

  • Quinn T Burton, 2346 W. Airport Rd. (277924) (Lat: 41.793500 Lon: -111.891361), Type: 24.4, Structure height: 49005 m, Overall height: 24.4 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC., Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 564-3236


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: AB7GO, Licensee ID: L00734543, Grant Date: 09/06/2023, Expiration Date: 11/23/2033, Registrant: Nathan W Ricks, 3604 W. 3000 N., Benson, UT 84335

  • Call Sign: KC7BDS, Licensee ID: L00827943, Grant Date: 01/11/2024, Expiration Date: 03/01/2034, Certifier: Elaine M Ricks, Registrant: Elaine M Ricks, 3604 W 3000 N, Benson, UT 84335

  • Call Sign: KC7QER, Grant Date: 04/02/1996, Expiration Date: 04/02/2006, Cancellation Date: 04/03/2008, Registrant: Bart E Allen, 4588 N 3200 W, Benson, UT 84335

  • Call Sign: KC7UYV, Licensee ID: L01230852, Grant Date: 01/04/2007, Expiration Date: 03/06/2017, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2019, Certifier: Patricia A Ricks, Registrant: Patricia A Ricks, 3867 W 2600 N, Benson, UT 84335


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED12$141,1316$150,34254$163,2642$51,3901$65,6103$100,730
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$122,4901$120,2305$168,5821$187,4600$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED4$143,7422$116,83519$177,0122$28,1201$128,9602$96,150
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$152,7100$013$162,7440$01$69,1600$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$01$169,6800$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0003.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$150,9304$175,578
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$218,4802$190,690
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$02$121,845
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$75,630
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0003.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Benson, UT
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Benson, UT - Value
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Benson, UT
  • 51.5%Utility gas
  • 40.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.9%Other fuel
  • 2.8%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Benson, UT
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 42.3%Electricity
  • 7.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Benson compared to Utah state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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