Bennington County, VT
Living in Bennington County
Bikeability33
Walkability59
Commute81
Public Transit30
Affordability63
Public Safety88
Airports35
Hospitals30
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools92
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
36kPopulation-1.4k (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate29%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$8.8k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
22 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector63%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$208kMedian Home Value+$8.8k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$739Median Monthly Rent+$96 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene62%
LP gas14%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bennington County
United States45
Vermont20
Property Crime in Bennington County
United States48
Vermont20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 3 | 20 |
| Feb | 23 | 3 | 15 |
| Mar | 32 | 4 | 12 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bennington County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding59
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bennington County, VT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bennington County, VT
Hiland Hall School
9 miles, SW
Burr & Burton Academy
9 miles, N
Manchester Village School
9 miles, N
Forrest Ward Memorial School
9 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Bennington County, VT
Bennington College
10 miles, SW
Southern Vermont College
13 miles, SW
Williams College
23 miles, S
Marlboro College
23 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bennington County, VT
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
12 miles, SW
Grace Cottage Hospital
22 miles, E
Brattleboro Retreat
31 miles, SE
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
31 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Bennington County, VT
Albany International Airport
40 miles, SW
Bradley International Airport
79 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
82 miles, SE
Manchester Airport
85 miles, E