Bennington, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Douglas County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,417 Population 2,686/sq mi density
$98,375 Median Income $43,981 per capita
$337,600 Home Value $410,354 Zillow
$1,361 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$98,375 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$337,600 home value, $1,361/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Bennington, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,375
31% above
$43,981 per capita
Home Value
$337,600
20% above
Zillow: $410,354
Median Rent
$1,361/mo
17% above
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
257/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
24% above
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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
131%
Home Value
120%
Rent
117%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
124%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bennington a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bennington residents earn a median household income of $98,375 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,981. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,801 business establishments, including 1,556 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bennington is $337,600 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,354. Median rent is $1,361/month, with 33.1% 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 1999.

Safety & Crime

Bennington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 257/100K.

Education

41.8% of adults in Bennington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bennington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population2,417
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density2,686/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,375
Per Capita$43,981
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$73,771M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,305

Housing

A+
Home Value$337,600
Rent$1,361
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$410,354
Housing Units1,021
Rent Burden33.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property257/100K

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,599/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain33.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,119 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations92
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in Bennington was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 1,556 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.