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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 34.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,686/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3676°N, 96.1617°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0467 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.91 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in |
Bennington has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.8").