Bennington, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Rensselaer County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
8,888
Population
1,840/sq mi density
$53,839
Median Income
$36,027 per capita
$185,100
Home Value
$255,470 Zillow
$1,095
Median Rent
35.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
396
Violent Crime/100K
2,486 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$53,839 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$185,100 home value, $1,095/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
396 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bennington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,840/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8712°N, 73.1802°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rensselaer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in |
Bennington has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.9").