What are the schools like in Bentley, KS?

Bentley is served primarily by Halstead. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What is the median household income in Bentley?

The median household income in Bentley, KS is $57,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.4%.

What is the weather like in Bentley, KS?

Bentley has an average high temperature of 41.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.4 inches.

Bentley, KS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bentley, KS affordable or expensive?

Bentley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bentley is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $109,100 and the median rent is $1,000 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bentley, KS?

Bentley has a violent crime rate of 439.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1933.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bentley, KS a Good Place to Live?

Bentley is a small town of 452 in Kansas, with a median household income of $57,500 and a 14.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Bentley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bentley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bentley 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: 89.5

Bentley's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bentley costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bentley, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$109,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,000	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Bentley's violent crime rate is 439.5 per 100,000 residents — 16% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

439.5 /100k

Property Crime

1933.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bentley is served primarily by Halstead. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bentley, KS	National Avg
School District	Halstead	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bentley sees average highs of 41.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 34.2 inches of annual precipitation and 12.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bentley, KS
Average High — January	41.7°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	34.2"
Annual Snowfall	12.4"

Demographics

Metric	Bentley, KS	National Avg
Population	452	—
Median Age	42.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sedgwick, KS 6 mi Colwich, KS 7 mi Mount Hope, KS 8 mi Halstead, KS 8 mi Maize, KS 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Bentley

Bentley, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67016

Bentley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bentley, KS affordable or expensive?

Bentley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bentley roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $109,100 and median rent is $1,000/month.

What is the crime rate in Bentley, KS?

Bentley's violent crime rate is 439.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1933.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bentley?

Public schools in Bentley are operated by Halstead. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bentley, KS a good place to live?

Bentley, KS has a population of 452, a median household income of $57,500, and an unemployment rate of 14.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Bentley?

Bentley averages 41.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.2 inches with about 12.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bentley?

Bentley, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67016.

What is the population of Bentley?

The population of Bentley, Kansas is 452 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bentley?

Key numbers for living in Bentley: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $109,100, median household income $57,500, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bentley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.