Bennington, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Merrimack County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
240
Population
558/sq mi density
$70,750
Median Income
$32,120 per capita
$213,400
Home Value
$340,166 Zillow
$897
Median Rent
37.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
133
Violent Crime/100K
531 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$70,750 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,400 home value, $897/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bennington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 80.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 694 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 558/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0035°N, 71.9207°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Merrimack County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manchester Boston Regional (MHT) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 95.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0420 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.53 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in |
Bennington has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.0").