Bennington, ID

Idaho

Bennington is a small town in Idaho with a population of 120. Residents earn $101,058 per year, which is 34% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
120 Population 18/sq mi density
$101,058 Median Income $37,778 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,058 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $101,058
34% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.8%
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.8%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Bennington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population120
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans15.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,058
Per Capita$37,778
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$296M
Commute36 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain17.9 in/yr
Elevation6,017 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.43

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 10%
Commute36 min
Broadband41.0%
Libraries2

Is Bennington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bennington receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Bennington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bennington is $101,058, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Bennington among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Bennington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches, including 90.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Bennington has a population of 120 with a density of 18 people per square mile. The median age is 60.3 years, 55% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

120
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
60.3yrs
Median Age
55% above US avg
6.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Bennington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.3%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.7%
35% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bennington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bennington is $101,058, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Bennington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$101,058
34% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,778
Avg Weekly Wage$774
IRS Avg AGI$64,673

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)282
County GDP$296M

Business (County)

Restaurants18
Healthcare13
Retail29
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,613
25% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$898
1 Bedroom$950
2 Bedrooms$1,173
3 Bedrooms$1,619
4 Bedrooms$1,949

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,613
25% below US avg
In Bennington, 31.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.5% report depression. 23.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bennington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.8%
1% below US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.0%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress14.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate70.7%
Premature Death7,192/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access56.3%
Healthcare Facilities13

Crime Rates: Bennington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Bennington has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.9 inches
53% below US avg
Snowfall90.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,017 ft (1,834 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates42.3823°N, 111.3210°W
County FIPS16007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 77.1-point margin. 41.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 87.5%
D 10.4%

Winner: Republican by 77.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.8%
47% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.43
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density18/sq mi
Total Area6.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access41.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities13
Restaurants18
Retail Stores29

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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