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
75
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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 55/100.