Bennington, KS
Living in Bennington
Bikeability19
Walkability29
Commute45
Public Transit29
Affordability78
Public Safety95
Airports4
Hospitals56
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
833Population+122 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
77%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate25%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$9.1k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K32%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government18%
Private sector60%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office13%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$103kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$463Median Monthly Rent+$148 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier41%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K2%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas44%
Utility gas13%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bennington
United States45
Kansas56
Ottawa County5
Property Crime in Bennington
United States48
Kansas58
Ottawa County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bennington
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding48
Tornado25
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bennington, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bennington, KS
St John's Military School
12 miles, S
Salina Christian Academy
15 miles, S
Abilene Baptist Academy
20 miles, SE
St Andrew's Elementary School
22 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Bennington, KS
Kansas Wesleyan University
15 miles, S
Bethany College
32 miles, S
McPherson College
46 miles, S
Central Christian College of Kansas
47 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bennington, KS
Ottawa County Health Center
9 miles, NW
Salina Surgical Hospital
14 miles, S
Salina Regional Health Center
14 miles, S
Memorial Hospital
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Bennington, KS
Salina Regional Airport
17 miles, S
Manhattan Regional Airport
50 miles, E
Hays Regional Airport
91 miles, W
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
96 miles, S