At a Glance
Median Income
$65,714
$35,732 per capita
Home Value
$135,800
Zillow: $246,741
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
14.2% smoking rate
How Bennett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bennett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bennett 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
Bennett residents earn a median household income of $65,714 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,732. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,239 business establishments, including 496 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bennett is $135,800 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,741. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.0% of adults in Bennett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bennett has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population418
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,990/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,714
Per Capita$35,732
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$13,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,800
Rent$1,000
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$246,741
Housing Units202
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,236/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation752 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Bennett was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 496 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.