What are the schools like in Bennet, NE?

Bennet is served primarily by PALMYRA DISTRICT O R 1. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Bennet?

The median household income in Bennet, NE is $93,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.5%.

What is the weather like in Bennet, NE?

Bennet has an average high temperature of 34.4°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Bennet, NE affordable or expensive?

Bennet's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bennet is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $232,800 and the median rent is $1,028 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bennet, NE?

Bennet has a violent crime rate of 329.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2332.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bennet, NE a Good Place to Live?

Bennet is a small town of 1,098 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $93,125 and a 0.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Bennet stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bennet is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bennet 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: 92.0

Bennet's overall cost of living index is 92.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bennet costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bennet, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$232,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,028	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bennet's violent crime rate is 329.4 per 100,000 residents — 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

329.4 /100k

Property Crime

2332.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bennet is served primarily by PALMYRA DISTRICT O R 1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bennet, NE	National Avg
School District	PALMYRA DISTRICT O R 1	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bennet sees average highs of 34.4°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 31.6 inches of annual precipitation and 28.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bennet, NE
Average High — January	34.4°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	31.6"
Annual Snowfall	28.6"

Demographics

Metric	Bennet, NE	National Avg
Population	1,098	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	25.8%	22.2%
65 and over	10.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cheney, NE 6 mi Panama, NE 6 mi Palmyra, NE 6 mi Woodland Hills, NE 6 mi Hickman, NE 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Bennet

Bennet, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68317

Bennet vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bennet, NE affordable or expensive?

Bennet's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bennet roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $232,800 and median rent is $1,028/month.

What is the crime rate in Bennet, NE?

Bennet's violent crime rate is 329.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2332.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bennet?

Public schools in Bennet are operated by PALMYRA DISTRICT O R 1. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 41.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bennet, NE a good place to live?

Bennet, NE has a population of 1,098, a median household income of $93,125, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%. 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 Bennet?

Bennet averages 34.4°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.6 inches with about 28.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bennet?

Bennet, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68317.

What is the population of Bennet?

The population of Bennet, Nebraska is 1,098 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bennet?

Key numbers for living in Bennet: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $232,800, median household income $93,125, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bennet side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.