At a Glance
Median Income
$69,625
$20,160 per capita
Home Value
$261,700
Zillow: $354,267
Violent Crime
305/100K
1,840/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Bendon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bendon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bendon a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bendon residents earn a median household income of $69,625 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,160. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,762 business establishments, including 290 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bendon is $261,700 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,267. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Bendon reports 305 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,840/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Bendon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bendon has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population284
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density141/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$69,625
Per Capita$20,160
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$7,470M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$261,700
Rent
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$354,267
Housing Units88
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent305/100K
Property1,840/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation919 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Bendon was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 290 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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