Bennington Town, VT
Living in Bennington Town
Bikeability47
Walkability78
Commute95
Public Transit38
Affordability73
Public Safety83
Airports34
Hospitals22
Colleges79
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Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation-682 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate32%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
18 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector64%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office23%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked9%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$165kMedian Home Value+$3.8k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$772Median Monthly Rent+$115 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene68%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bennington Town
United States45
Vermont20
Bennington County13
Property Crime in Bennington Town
United States48
Vermont20
Bennington County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 3 | 18 |
| Feb | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 32 | 4 | 12 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 27 | 4 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bennington Town
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding52
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bennington Town, VT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bennington Town, VT
Colleges
Colleges near Bennington Town, VT
Southern Vermont College
1 miles, S
Bennington College
3 miles, NW
Williams College
12 miles, S
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
14 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bennington Town, VT
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Samaritan Hospital-St Mary's Campus
25 miles, W
Samaritan Hospital
26 miles, SW
The Burdett Care Center
26 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Bennington Town, VT
Albany International Airport
31 miles, W
Bradley International Airport
71 miles, SE
Worcester Regional Airport
80 miles, SE
Manchester Airport
90 miles, E