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Benson, Arizona |
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Socio-Economic
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Education |
Infrastructure |
Transportation |
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and Regulatory Climate |
Sites |
Financial
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of Life |
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Natural
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Hospitality
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Socio-Economic Profile |
Data |
Year |
Source |
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Population |
5,030 |
2008 |
Arizona Department of Commerce |
Population estimates prepared
by the Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) differ from those prepared by
the U.S. Census Bureau. |
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Projected Population |
5,394 |
2013 |
Cochise
College Center for Economic Research |
Based on ADOC estimates |
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Civilian Labor Force |
2,428 |
2008 |
Arizona
Department of Commerce |
Includes only the civilian
labor force within the city. Benson also draws from the labor force of
neighboring areas. |
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Unemployment Rate |
9.1% |
2008 |
Arizona
Department of Commerce |
Average annual rate |
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Age Groups (% of total population) |
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2000 |
U.S.
Census Bureau |
From Census 2000 |
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Under 5 years |
5.3% |
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5 to
9 years |
5.5% |
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10
to 14 years |
5.7% |
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15
to 19 years |
5.5% |
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20
to 24 years |
4.3% |
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25
to 34 years |
7.4% |
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35
to 44 years |
10.6% |
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45
to 54 years |
12.4% |
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55
to 59 years |
6.0% |
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60
to 64 years |
8.2% |
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65
to 74 years |
16.4% |
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75
to 84 years |
10.0% |
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85
years and over |
2.9% |
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Median age (years) |
49.6 |
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18
years and over |
80.5% |
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21
years and over |
77.0% |
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62
years and over |
34.4% |
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65
years and over |
29.3% |
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Race (one race only) |
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2000 |
U.S.
Census Bureau |
From Census 2000. The U.S. Census Bureau
considers Hispanic/Latino an ethnicity, not a race; thus, there is no
separate racial classification for Hispanic/Latino. |
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White |
89.3% |
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Black or African American |
0.7% |
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American Indian and Alaska Native |
1.3% |
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Asian |
0.5% |
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Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander |
0.1% |
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Some other race (including
2 or more races) |
8.1% |
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Ethnicity |
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2000 |
U.S.
Census Bureau |
From Census 2000. The U.S. Census Bureau
considers Hispanic/Latino an ethnicity, not a race; thus, there is no
separate racial classification for Hispanic/Latino. |
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Hispanic or Latino (of any race) |
19.8% |
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Educational Attainment
(population 25 years old and over) |
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2000 |
U.S.
Census Bureau |
From Census 2000 |
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Less
than 9th grade |
8.7% |
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9th
to 12th grade, no diploma |
14.2% |
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High school graduate
(includes equivalency) |
30.1% |
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Some
college, no degree |
26.2% |
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Associate's degree |
6.4% |
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Bachelor's degree |
10.7% |
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Graduate or professional degree |
3.6% |
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Percent high school graduate or higher |
77.1% |
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Percent bachelor's degree or higher |
14.3% |
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Per Capita Income |
$22,377 |
1999 (in 2008
inflation-adjusted dollars) |
U.S.
Census Bureau |
From Census 2000 |
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Median Household Income |
$36,559 |
1999 (in 2008
inflation-adjusted dollars) |
U.S.
Census Bureau |
From Census 2000 |
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Total housing units |
2,882 |
2000 |
U.S.
Census Bureau |
From Census 2000 |
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Occupied housing units |
73.8% |
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Vacant housing units |
26.2% |
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Homeowner vacancy rate |
3.1% |
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Rental vacancy rate |
21.0% |
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Workforce by Occupation |
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2000 |
U.S.
Census Bureau |
From Census 2000 |
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Management, professional,
and related occupations |
21.9% |
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Service occupations |
24.3% |
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Sales and office occupations |
24.9% |
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Farming, fishing, and
forestry occupations |
0.0% |
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Construction, extraction,
maintenance and repair occupations |
15.3% |
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Production,
transportation, and material moving occupations |
13.5% |
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Workforce by Industry |
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2000 |
U.S.
Census Bureau |
From Census 2000 |
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Agriculture, forestry,
fishing and hunting, and mining |
4.0% |
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Construction |
5.8% |
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Manufacturing |
2.6% |
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Wholesale trade |
0.9% |
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Retail trade |
13.7% |
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Transportation and
warehousing, and utilities |
9.7% |
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Information |
1.6% |
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Finance and insurance, and
real estate and rental and leasing |
4.6% |
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Professional, scientific,
and management, and administrative and waste management services |
5.2% |
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Educational services, and
health care and social assistance |
26.1% |
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Arts, entertainment, and
recreation, and accommodation, and food services |
15.1% |
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Other services, except public administration |
2.4% |
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Public administration |
8.5% |
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Average Travel time to Work (minutes) |
23.7 |
2000 |
U.S.
Census Bureau |
From Census 2000 |
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Major employers |
Click Here |
2007 |
Cochise
College Center for Economic Research |
Includes only those employers
who responded to the annual top employer survey |
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Education |
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School District |
Phone |
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Benson Unified School
District |
(520) 586-2213 |
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Charter Schools |
Phone |
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New
West School |
(520) 586-1976 |
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San Pedro Valley High
School |
(520) 586-8901 |
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Postsecondary Education |
Phone |
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Cochise College Benson
Center |
(520) 586-1981 |
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Infrastructure |
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Electricity Providers |
Phone |
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Sulphur Springs Valley
Electric Co-op (SSVEC) |
(520) 384-2221 |
Rates |
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Electric Service Rates |
Phone |
For the Rate Schedule: Email
the Key Account Manager directly. |
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Sulphur Springs Valley
Electric Co-op (SSVEC) |
(520) 384-2221 |
Rates |
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Natural Gas Providers |
Phone |
Click
here for rates |
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Benson Municipal |
(520) 586-2245 |
Click
here for rates |
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Southwest Gas |
(520) 889-1888, (800) 428-7324 |
Rates |
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Water Utilities |
Phone |
Click
here for rates |
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Benson Municipal |
(520) 586-2245 |
Rates |
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Sue
Juan Water Company |
(520) 746-0176 |
Call for rates |
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| Willow Lakes Property
owners Association |
Willow Lakes Property Owners Association |
(520) 586-1303 |
Call for rates |
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Sewer Systems |
Phone |
Click
here for rates |
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Benson Municipal |
(520) 586-2245 |
Rates |
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Telecommunications (Major Suppliers) |
Phone |
Contact
for rates |
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Qwest Communications |
Click
here for contact info |
Call for rates |
Click
here to check service area |
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Cox Communications |
(520) 884-0133 |
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Telecommunications Infrastructure |
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| Cable Providers, Digital
Switching Station, Internet Service Provider, Fiber Optics |
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Transportation |
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Major Metro
Markets |
Distance to Major Markets |
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Tucson |
45 mi |
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Phoenix |
156 mi |
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Railroad Service |
Telephone |
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Amtrak |
(800) 872-7245 |
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Arizona Eastern Railway |
(312) 466-0900 |
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Union Pacific Railroad |
(888) 870-8777 |
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San Pedro and Southwestern
Railroad |
(520) 586-2266 |
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Express Shipping
Providers |
Locations |
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Federal Express |
2 |
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UPS |
2 |
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General Aviation
Airports |
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Benson Municipal Airport |
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Commercial
Airports-Primary |
Location/Distance |
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Tucson International
Airport |
Tucson / 45 mi |
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Phoenix Sky Harbor
International Airport |
Phoenix / 156 mi |
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Taxes and Regulatory Climate |
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State Corporate Income Tax
Rate |
6.968% |
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State Personal Income Tax |
10-32% (depending on income) |
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State Withholding Tax |
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Worker's Compensation |
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Unemployment Insurance |
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Sales and Use Tax Rates |
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Property Tax Rates |
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Minimum Wage |
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Sites |
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Industrial
Facilities |
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Commercial Sites |
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Tucson Association of
Realtors Multiple Listing Service |
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Southeast Arizona Multiple
Listing Service |
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Loopnet.com |
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Commercial Real
Estate Brokers |
Phone |
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Coldwell Banker -The
DiPeso Group |
(520) 586-2122 |
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Key Group LTD |
(800) 453-2214 |
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Long Realty Benson |
(520) 586-2300 |
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Benson General Development
Plan |
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Subdivision/Development
Codes |
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Planning and Zoning |
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Financial Support Services |
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Banks |
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Bank of America |
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National Bank of
Arizona |
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Credit Unions |
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American Southwest Credit
Union |
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Southeastern Arizona
Federal Credit Union |
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Industrial Development Authorities |
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Quality of Life |
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Weather and Climate |
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Homes for Sale |
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Southeast Arizona Multiple
Listing Service |
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Tucson Association of
Realtors Multiple Listing Service |
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Housing Characteristics |
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Hospitals (Short
Term and Critical Access) |
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Benson Hospital |
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Physicians |
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Dentists |
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Crime Rates
(2007) |
Reported Crimes per 1,000
Residents |
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United States |
37.3 |
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Arizona |
47.8 |
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Cochise County |
43.1 |
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Benson |
50.3 |
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Cultural
Amenities |
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Parks (2) |
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Swimming Pool (Olympic-size) |
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Library |
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Golf Courses |
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Tennis Courts (4) |
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Bowling Alley |
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Senior Citizens Center |
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Sports Fields |
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Museum/Gallery |
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Annual Events |
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Attractions |
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Natural Resources |
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Alternative
Power |
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SSVEC Renewable Energy
Program |
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Air Quality |
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Compare Cochise to Other
Counties |
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Arizona Emissions Bank |
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Air Quality Publications
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Hospitality Industry |
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Hotels/Motels |
Number of Rooms |
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Benson |
398 |
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Find Hotels in
Benson |
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superpages.com |
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Benson Visitor Center
Listings |
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Meeting Rooms |
Number of Rooms |
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Benson |
5 |
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Restaurants |
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DexKnows Listings |
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Restaurant Inspection Results |
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Benson
District (Includes Tombstone) |
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