Benson, Minnesota

About Benson

Set in the western part of Minnesota, Benson is a small town, home to 3,414 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Benson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.18 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,074 residents per square mile.

📰 Benson News Today

• In Memory of Randy W. Benson Strike Life Tributes · Jun 9
• Walter Adolph Mumm Obituary Apr 5, 2026 Anderson TeBeest Funeral Home · Apr 5
• David Benson Obituary, Age 67 - April 7, 2026 - Hutchinson, Minnesota Durango Herald · Aug 12
• Carol Jean Benson Obituary May 15, 2026 Funeral and Cremation Service · May 15
• Benjamin BENSON Obituary - St. Paul, MINNESOTA (1943-2026) Pioneer Press · Jun 28

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Benson Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Benson — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in western Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Benson

• J&J Chinese Cafe

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Swift County Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Benson

• Bench Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Clair Rollings Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Henry X Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Jossart Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Roosevelt Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Benson

• BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER
• BENSON SECONDARY
• Heartland Girls Ranch
• NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Centracare - Benson · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Benson

🏘️ Nearby Communities