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Bennington, NE

Bennington, NE.

Population: 19,536 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bennington, NE is $414,354 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $378,661 after a median 116.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,964/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$414,354

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

116.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$414,354
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.8%
5-year appreciation
+16.7%
10-year appreciation
+60.4%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$416,329
House Price Index (state)
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$378,661
Median list price
$429,000
Median price per sqft
$179
1-year sale-price change
-7.4%
Median days on market
116.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
174
For-sale inventory
79
Sale-to-list ratio
100.9%
Active listings
112
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
36

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,964/mo
1-year rent change
+2.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,370/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,720/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,280/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,570/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)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
BENNINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, PINE CREEK ELEMENTARY, HERITAGE ELEMENTARY, BENNINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
8.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Old HWY 275 and N 288th Street (9.6 mi)
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)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
24.2 in
Annual snowfall
22.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
211
Days with Moderate air quality
130
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
169

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
44,378
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
45,391

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (16 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Summer Hill Farm Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eppley Airfield (OMA) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS, METHODIST JENNIE EDMUNDSON, CHI HEALTH MISSOURI VALLEY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-870 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,011
Housing built before 1970
6.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
83.5%
Median annual property tax
$8,095
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
88.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
299,883
Average weekly wage
$1,277
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,867

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

How it compares

BenningtonState medianUS median
Median home value$414,354$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$378,661$268,738$325,000
Median days on market117 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,964/mo$1,359/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,095$2,000$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, NE?
$414,354.
What is the median sale price in Bennington, NE?
$378,661.
How long do homes take to sell in Bennington, NE?
Median days on market: 116.5 days.
What is typical rent in Bennington, NE?
Typical rent: $1,964/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bennington, NE?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Bennington, NE in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Bennington, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bennington, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bennington, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bennington, NE?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bennington, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bennington, NE?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bennington, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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