Bennington, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
120 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$101,058 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$171,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$330 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$458 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bear Lake County
1
Idaho
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bear Lake County
3
Idaho
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 18
Feb 1 8 20
Mar 1 5 31
Apr 1 3 41
May 2 0 50
Jun 1 0 58
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 0 54
Oct 1 1 43
Nov 1 4 30
Dec 1 10 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 13% of residents leaning left and 80% leaning right.

Liberal (13%) (81%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 6%
Other 25%

Schools

Clover Creek High School
4 miles, S 3.2 star
Bear Lake High School
4 miles, S 4.1 star
Aj Winters Elementary School
4 miles, S 2.8 star
Bear Lake Middle School
5 miles, S 2.3 star

Colleges

Utah State University
51 miles, SW 1.9 star
Bridgerland Technical College
51 miles, SW 1.4 star
Stevens-Henager College
53 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Star Valley Medical Center
30 miles, NE 4.1 star
Franklin County Medical Center
34 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Pocatello Regional Airport
74 miles, NW 1 star
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
87 miles, N 1 star
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
89 miles, SW 1 star
Jackson Hole Airport
90 miles, NE 1.4 star