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Bennington, KS

Bennington, KS.

Population: 1,407 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bennington, KS is $252,176 — up 7.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $212,650 after a median 108 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$252,176

Median home value

+7.9%

1-year change

108

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$252,176
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+28.4%
10-year appreciation
+79.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$252,176
House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$212,650
Median list price
$173,250
Median price per sqft
$92
1-year sale-price change
-11.9%
Median days on market
108 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
93.1%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$703/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$879/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,092/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,420/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Bennington Elem, Bennington Junior High/High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
31.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,430
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,695

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Alderson Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
SALINA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, SALINA SURGICAL HOSPITAL, OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-24 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
41.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,750
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
70.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
835
Average weekly wage
$803
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Finance & Insurance, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BenningtonState medianUS median
Median home value$252,176$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$212,650$230,000$325,000
Median days on market108 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,750$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Bennington, KS?
$252,176.
What is the median sale price in Bennington, KS?
$212,650.
How long do homes take to sell in Bennington, KS?
Median days on market: 108 days.
What is typical rent in Bennington, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,092/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bennington, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, hail.
Is Bennington, KS in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Bennington, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bennington, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bennington, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bennington, KS?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bennington, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Bennington, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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