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Bennington, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Atoka County County
Bennington, OK
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 $28,281 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,508. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 334 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bennington is $70,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,731. Median rent is $825/month, with 42.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Bennington reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,627/100K.
Education
10.7% of adults in Bennington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bennington has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.