Halfway between New York City and Miami, at the intersection of I-95 and I-40, Benson is literally the crossroads of Southeast United States. North Caroline's government center, Raleigh and the famed Research Triangle Park research and development center are nearby. Shops along the charming, tree-lined Main Street greets visitors and the town features several historical homes. Town Hall, a museum, and performing arts center occupy the beautifully restored old Benson school. Industrial, commercial and entrepreneurial opportunities await you call. Welcome to Benson!
Population
Johnston County Benson

2003

 136,304 3,232
2002 147,349 3,019
1990 81,306 3,200
Climate

Temperature:
                    

Annual Average: 60.3
 Monthly Average: January-42.0,
 June-78.5

Rainfall:

Annual Average: 48.2

Snowfall:

Annual Average: 3 inches

Elevation:

246 Feet
Taxes

Benson:     

$0.40

Johnston County:

$0.84
   
Services and Provider

Water/Wastewater

Town of Benson

Electricity:

Town of Benson

Telecommunications

Sprint \ All major cellular carriers
 

Natural Gas:

NC Natural Gas Corporation

Other Fuels:

Fuel Oil - Coal - LP Gas
Benson Larger Employers

Employer

Product\Services

Polymer Group, Inc.

Mfg. Nonwovens

Hamlin Sheet Metal Co.

Mfg. Ducts

Benson Veneer Co.

Single-ply Veneer
Education and Training: Benson is served by the Johnston County Public School System. SAT scores surpass the North Carolina average and are 99% of the national average. Benson schools score high on North Carolina's ABC's Accountability Model and federal No Child Left Behind testing. Johnston Community College serves the Benson area and is part of the North Carolina Community College System, rated first in the nation for industry support and training. The New and Expanding Industry Training Program offers customized, free training to new and expanding industries. The Focused Industrial Training Program offers customized, free training to new and expanding industries. The Focused Industrial Training Program provides ongoing training to local companies at a low cost. The Benson area is close to many internationally know universities and colleges such as NC State University, Duke University, the University of North Carolina and several others. A complete offering of graduate and undergraduate programs are offered. The Research Triangle Park is recognized as a leader in university-affiliated research and development.
Quality of Life: Benson is served by area hospitals with clinics in Benson. Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield, Betsy Johnston Regional Hospital in Dunn, and Wake Medical in Raleigh are nearby. Benson folks keep fit at the town's excellent parks and recreation facilities. The area has several special events including Annual Gospel Singing Convention ant the Annual Mule Days celebration. The Benson Foundation of the Arts provides a schedule plays and concerts at the Benson Municipal Building. Organizations such as the Benson Museum of Local History bring cultural programs to the community. The nearby Raleigh area offers sport, festivals, arts and cultural programs.