Utilities & Infrastructure in Benson, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.9%

of households

No Internet

5.2%

of households

Total Households

1,473

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.9%
Cellular Data Plan
81.0%
Satellite
3.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.0%
No Internet Access
5.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.3%

of households

Smartphone

85.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.2%

of households

Tablet

64.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.3%
Smartphone
85.1%
Desktop / Laptop
81.2%
Tablet
64.6%
Smartphone Only
7.5%
No Computer
4.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

3,437

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BensonCommunityGround water3,4370

87.0% of households in Benson have broadband internet access. 73.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.2% of households have no internet access. 7.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 3,437 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.