About Benson, Arizona
Fastest-growing city in Cochise County
Fastest-growing city in Cochise County
Fastest-growing city in Cochise County
Benson (pop. 5,355) is the third largest city in Cochise County. Of the county’s seven municipalities, Benson saw the fastest population growth from 2010 to 2020 and that is projected to continue in coming decades due primarily to Villages at Vigneto (a 28,000-home planned community in the city). In 2020, Benson overtook Bisbee as Cochise
Benson (pop. 5,355) is the third largest city in Cochise County. Of the county’s seven municipalities, Benson saw the fastest population growth from 2010 to 2020 and that is projected to continue in coming decades due primarily to Villages at Vigneto (a 28,000-home planned community in the city). In 2020, Benson overtook Bisbee as Cochise County's third largest municipality (after Sierra Vista and Douglas). Benson is also home to a large retired population and is a winter refuge for visitors from colder climates.
A popular tourist destination
Fastest-growing city in Cochise County
Fastest-growing city in Cochise County
In recent years, local historic & scenic sites and regional attractions have become increasingly popular with tourists from across the state & nation, as well as internationally. Benson is home to Kartchner Caverns State Park (named "Best Cave in the Nation" by USA Today readers), which attracts more than 130,000 visitors annually.
Local markets & transportation opportunities
Local markets & transportation opportunities
Local markets & transportation opportunities
Benson is home to both large retail chain stores & unique specialty shops. The city is conveniently located at the junctions of Interstate 10, AZ 80, AZ 90 , and the main line of the Union Pacific Railroad. The busiest stretch of highway in Cochise County is I-10 just west of Benson. The city has the only AMTRAK passenger station in Cochi
Benson is home to both large retail chain stores & unique specialty shops. The city is conveniently located at the junctions of Interstate 10, AZ 80, AZ 90 , and the main line of the Union Pacific Railroad. The busiest stretch of highway in Cochise County is I-10 just west of Benson. The city has the only AMTRAK passenger station in Cochise County, making Benson the first & last stop for visitors to the region traveling by train.
30 miles from Fort Huachuca
Local markets & transportation opportunities
Local markets & transportation opportunities
Fort Huachuca (an active U.S. Army and joint services installation located about 30 miles south of Benson) is the largest employer in Cochise County. The fort:
- develops and tests command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities;
- delivers intelligence and unmanned aircraf
Fort Huachuca (an active U.S. Army and joint services installation located about 30 miles south of Benson) is the largest employer in Cochise County. The fort:
- develops and tests command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities;
- delivers intelligence and unmanned aircraft systems training and education;
- designs, develops and integrates intelligence capabilities, concepts and doctrine; and
- provides support services to the Huachuca community to enable mission command in support of Army and joint operations and the continued evolution of Fort Huachuca.
Fort Huachuca trains over 9,000 students a year and at any given time has over 5,600 military, 8,000 civilians, and 11,000 family members.
Cochise Community College District
Cochise College Benson Center
Offering traditional general education, developmental, GED, Allied Health and personal interest classes both day and night to accommodate students’ schedules.
Health care
Benson Hospital
Benson Family Health Center
Benson Family Health Center
Benson Hospital, a TMC Health affiliate, provides 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and skilled nursing services, outpatient services, and primary care clinics.
Benson Family Health Center
Benson Family Health Center
Benson Family Health Center
Opened in July 2018, Chiricahua Community Health Centers' 20,000 sq. ft. Benson Family Health Center is a state-of-the-art facility, offering complete adult health care, pediatrics, a full service medical lab, a pharmacy, integrated behavioral health, substance use counseling, and dietetics, insurance enrollment assistance and a WIC office.
Community assets
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