At a Glance
Median Income
$101,058
$37,778 per capita
Violent Crime
355/100K
1,896/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
302 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bennington a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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.
Safety & Crime
Bennington reports 355 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,896/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population120
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent355/100K
Property1,896/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain17.9 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
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%
Broadband41.0%
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.
37.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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