At a Glance
Median Income
$91,488
$32,789 per capita
Home Value
$182,700
Zillow: $126,903
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.1% smoking rate
How Bendena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bendena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bendena a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bendena residents earn a median household income of $91,488 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,789. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bendena is $182,700 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,903. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
40.0% of adults in Bendena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bendena has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population140
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density92/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,488
Per Capita$32,789
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$352M
Avg Weekly Wage$971
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$126,903
Housing Units50
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.8 in/yr
Elevation1,130 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bendena was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.