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Benson itself is a town of approximately 5000 people. Surrounding communities that rely on Benson are St. David, Pomerene, J-6/Mescal, and Willow Lakes. Including the surrounding communities, the population goes up to around 10,000.
There is a new development/community that is in the process of being planned, with ground breaking scheduled in 2016. The Villages at Vigneto will offer an active 50's environment, and supporting infrastructure to go with it. There will be approximately 28,000 roof tops built over the course of a 20 year period. Besides just roof tops, the entire area is a master planned community, with small shops, court yard, entertainment areas, welcome center, grapes, fruit trees, golf cart friendly, and environmentally friendly assets built into the plan. It will be styled after an Italian village, with the active retired in mind.
Benson is in the top 1% in the United States for desirable location to live. We have moderate weather, no problems with earthquakes, volcanoes, massive bugs, blizzards, hurricanes, or a lot of the undesirable weather and terrain related problems other areas experience. Benson has already been a desirable retirement community for a few decades now.
We have access to medical facilities, helicopter, ambulance, and close to Tucson.
Includes Cities/Towns: Benson, Pomerene, Saint David.
Region Characteristics
Urban / City
Rural
Nearby military base
Suburban / Large Community
College Town
Lively downtown business center
Commuter Town
Coastal community
Area Amenities
Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
Access To Green Space
Fairs & Festivals
Outdoor Concerts
Bike Paths
Fishing
Running Paths
Beach
Golf Course
Shopping
Boating
Hiking
Skiing
Bowling
Hunting
Sporting Events
Casino
Indoor Swim Facilities
Tennis
Continuing Education
Lake
State Park
Dining/Nightlife
Movie Cinemas
Walking Paths
Exercise Facilities
National Park
Cultural Activities
Arts
Lectures
Museums
Ballet
Library
Symphony
Concerts
Live music series
Theater
Films
Public transportation
Bus
Rental cars
Train
Nearby major airport
Subway
VA transportation
Nearby cruise terminal
Taxi
We have the Benson Area Transport that has a route to include all communities, and will do special pick-ups with notice.
Medical Facilities
Major Hospital
Wellness center
VA Hospital
Everything is within a short distance to Benson.
What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Benson, AZ Cochise County, Arizona?
For those of you that retire in Benson, AZ Cochise County, you will have hotter temperatures than other areas of the USA.
Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 20's. Expect a few days of rain.
If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Benson, AZ Cochise County such as a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a few days above 90°. Expect a few days of rain.
Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the upper 70's and highs in the mid 90's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Expect some rainy days in the summer.
Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect some days above 90°. Expect a few days of rain.
Monthly Temperature Ranges
Month
Low
Avg
High
Jan
28
F°
46
F°
63
F°
Feb
31
F°
49
F°
66
F°
Mar
35
F°
53
F°
72
F°
Apr
40
F°
60
F°
80
F°
May
48
F°
68
F°
89
F°
Jun
57
F°
77
F°
97
F°
Jul
65
F°
81
F°
96
F°
Aug
64
F°
79
F°
93
F°
Sep
57
F°
74
F°
91
F°
Oct
45
F°
63
F°
82
F°
Nov
34
F°
53
F°
71
F°
Dec
28
F°
45
F°
63
F°
Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days
Month
Days Greater Than 90 F°
Days Less Than 32 F°
Days Less Than 0 F°
Jan
0
22
0
Feb
0
16
0
Mar
0
10
0
Apr
2
4
0
May
14
0
0
Jun
27
0
0
Jul
26
0
0
Aug
23
0
0
Sep
17
0
0
Oct
3
1
0
Nov
0
12
0
Dec
0
23
0
Rain & Humidity
Month
Rainfall
Rainy Days
Humidity
Jan
1
"
5
25
%
Feb
1
"
5
25
%
Mar
1
"
4
25
%
Apr
0
"
2
24
%
May
0
"
2
28
%
Jun
0
"
2
35
%
Jul
3
"
10
53
%
Aug
3
"
11
58
%
Sep
1
"
5
50
%
Oct
1
"
4
37
%
Nov
1
"
3
28
%
Dec
1
"
4
24
%
Snow
Month
Snowfall
Snow On Ground Days
Snowy Days
Jan
1
"
0
0
Feb
1
"
0
0
Mar
0
"
0
0
Apr
0
"
0
0
May
0
"
0
0
Jun
0
"
0
0
Jul
0
"
0
0
Aug
0
"
0
0
Sep
0
"
0
0
Oct
0
"
0
0
Nov
0
"
0
0
Dec
0
"
0
0
Natural Disaster Areas
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Wildfires
Floods
Tornadoes
Volcanoes
Cost of Living for
Benson, AZ Cochise County, AZ
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Senior Assistance in
Benson, AZ Cochise County, AZ
Benson, AZ Cochise County, Arizona offers the following assistance for seniors:
Elder-care facilities
Meals on Wheels
Van services for seniors
Home care
Senior center
Visiting nurses
What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Benson, AZ Cochise County Offer For Retirees?
There are many opportunities to volunteer for many different organizations in this area.
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