At a Glance
Median Income
$60,417
$18,078 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $246,574
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,637/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
30.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Bena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bena a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bena residents earn a median household income of $60,417 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,078. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 684 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bena is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,574. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Bena reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,637/100K.
Education
26.2% of adults in Bena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bena has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population59
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans42.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$18,078
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$246,574
Housing Units42
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,637/100K
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking30.3%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death6,268/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,313 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband21.0%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bena was built in 1978.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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