At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$31,397 per capita
Home Value
$130,800
Zillow: $235,565
Median Rent
$963/mo
14.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
16.0% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.9 / 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 $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,397. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 157 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bennington is $130,800 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,565. Median rent is $963/month, with 14.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
23.3% of adults in Bennington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bennington has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population612
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,457/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$31,397
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$150M
Avg Weekly Wage$761
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,800
Rent$963
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$235,565
Housing Units281
Rent Burden14.3%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,207/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation1,230 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute26 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Bennington was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.