Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Bennett is a small town in Iowa with a population of 418. Residents earn $65,714 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bennett receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Bennett offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bennett is $65,714, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Bennett is $135,800, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Bennett experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 39.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,714 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,732 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,176 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,464 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,239 |
| County GDP | $13,291M |
| Restaurants | 496 |
| Healthcare | 523 |
| Retail | 618 |
| Manufacturing | 172 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,638 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.89% |
| Commute Time | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Census Median | $135,800 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $225,052 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,638 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.89% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,236/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 523 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 752 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,990/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7398°N, 90.9736°W |
| County FIPS | 19163 |
Winner: Republican by 3.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.0% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,990/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 523 |
| Restaurants | 496 |
| Retail Stores | 618 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |