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Bennington, KS
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Bennington, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Bennington a Good Place to Live?
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $225,637. 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.
Safety & Crime
Bennington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,490/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.