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Benson
City in Arizona, United States
Overview
Benson, a small city in Southern Arizona, is a gateway to natural wonders like Kartchner Caverns and rich Wild West heritage. Known for its friendly atmosphere and railroad history, Benson offers a balance of local charm and outdoor adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Arizona
Population
5,355
Time Zone
America/Phoenix
Coordinates
31.97°, -110.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,830
Local Cost
$1,220
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
16.8°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
7.0°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-11.9°C
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
355 mm
Internet Speed
207 Mbps
Upload
43 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
FHU
Distance
41 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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