Bennington is a small town of 574 in Kansas, with a median household income of $80,417
and a 7.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bennington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bennington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bennington city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.1
Bennington's overall cost of living index is 89.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bennington costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bennington, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$123,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$852
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,417
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bennington's violent crime rate is 52.6 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
52.6 /100k
Property Crime
227.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bennington is served primarily by Twin Valley.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bennington, KS
National Avg
School District
Twin Valley
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bennington sees average highs of 40.4°F in January
and 93.3°F in July,
with 31.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.6 inches of snow per year.
Bennington's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bennington roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $123,900 and median rent is $852/month.
Bennington's violent crime rate is 52.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 227.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bennington are operated by Twin Valley.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bennington, KS has a population of 574, a median household income of $80,417, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bennington averages 40.4°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.2 inches
with about 17.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bennington, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67422.
The population of Bennington, Kansas is 574 with a median age of 43.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bennington: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $123,900, median household income $80,417, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bennington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.