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1940
Minstrel sign on billboard at Benson, Arizona, 1940
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About Benson
City in Cochise County, ArizonaBenson is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 5,355. It was founded as a rail terminal for the area, and is located approximately 45 miles (72 km) east-southeast of the city of Tucson.
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Housing in Benson
The typical Benson home is worth about $254,000, about the same as a year ago, 39% below the Arizona typical home.
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Schools in Benson
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The public schools Benson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 68% of Arizona’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AZ. Ratings are from neighbors.
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