Bennington is a small town of 328 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $24,250
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bennington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. 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: 86.9
Bennington's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bennington costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bennington, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$69,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$800
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$24,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Bennington's violent crime rate is 1261.8 per 100,000 residents
— 232% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1261.8 /100k
Property Crime
1892.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bennington is served primarily by BENNINGTON.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bennington, OK
National Avg
School District
BENNINGTON
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bennington sees average highs of 53.3°F in January
and 93.2°F in July,
with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.0 inches of snow per year.
Bennington's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bennington roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $69,500 and median rent is $800/month.
Bennington's violent crime rate is 1261.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1892.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bennington are operated by BENNINGTON.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 10.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bennington, OK has a population of 328, a median household income of $24,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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 53.3°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches
with about 2.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bennington, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74723.
The population of Bennington, Oklahoma is 328 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bennington: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $69,500, median household income $24,250, crime index 235 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.