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Benson, VT
Census-designated place in Rutland County, Vermont.
Population
193
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
50
ZIP codes
0
Benson and its ZIP codes
Benson at a glance
- Benson is 29% less dense than Vermont as a whole.
Local data for Benson, VT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rutland County. PPP loans are for Benson.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,345
25,317 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,361
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$484M
FY 2026, $7,989 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Benson, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
964
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
245
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 12°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benson, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Benson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Castleton Four CornersCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.1 |
| Fair HavenCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.7 |
| CastletonCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Ticonderoga, NYCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| Whitehall, NYVillage | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| BrandonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| ProctorCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| East PoultneyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| PoultneyVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| PittsfordCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| West RutlandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| Middletown SpringsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| North Granville, NYCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| RutlandCity | 18 mi | 7.6 |
| ChittendenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| North ClarendonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benson, VT in?
- Benson is in Rutland County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Benson, VT?
- About 193 people live in Benson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benson?
- Nearby places include Castleton Four Corners (8.1 mi), Fair Haven (8.2 mi), Castleton (9.3 mi), Ticonderoga, NY (11 mi), Whitehall, NY (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023