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Bendena, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Doniphan County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
140 Population 92/sq mi density
$91,488 Median Income $32,789 per capita
$182,700 Home Value $126,903 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
348 Violent Crime/100K 3,539 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$91,488 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bendena, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,488
22% above
$32,789 per capita
Home Value
$182,700
35% below
Zillow: $126,903
Violent Crime
348/100K
8% below
3,539/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
19% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
122%
Home Value
65%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bendena a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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.

Safety & Crime

Bendena reports 348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,539/100K.

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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population140
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density92/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent348/100K
Property3,539/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,807/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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
Broadband49.0%
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.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.