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Bennington, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ottawa County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
612
Population
1,457/sq mi density
$78,750
Median Income
$31,397 per capita
$130,800
Home Value
$225,637 Zillow
$963
Median Rent
14.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,800 home value, $963/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bennington experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,457/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0331°N, 97.5932°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ottawa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in |
Bennington has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 29°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").