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Benson County
City in North Dakota, United States
Overview
Benson County, North Dakota, is a collection of tight-knit rural communities surrounded by prairies and lakes. Its towns combine historical charm, Native American heritage, and outdoor recreation opportunities such as fishing, hiking, and birdwatching.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Dakota
Population
5,964
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
48.07°, -99.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,550
Local Cost
$930
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
5.2°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
-10.9°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
-43.0°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
517 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DVL
Distance
34 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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