Bennington, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Bear Lake County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
120 Population 18/sq mi density
$101,058 Median Income $37,778 per capita
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

Bennington, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,058
34% above
$37,778 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
1% below
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Bennington Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bennington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
134%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bennington 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

Bennington residents earn a median household income of $101,058 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,778. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 282 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Education

17.8% of adults in Bennington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 17.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population120
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,058
Per Capita$37,778
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$296M
Avg Weekly Wage$774

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$276,063
Housing Units89
Rent Burden31.0%

Health

Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,192/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain17.9 in/yr
Elevation6,017 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 10%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Bennington was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.