Bennington, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
318 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$28,281 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
59.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$70,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$316 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$533 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bryan County
3
Durant Urban Area
3
Oklahoma
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bryan County
5
Durant Urban Area
5
Oklahoma
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 1 41
Feb 3 1 45
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 4 0 61
May 6 0 70
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 3 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 5 0 63
Nov 4 0 52
Dec 3 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OK State Senate District 6, OK State House District 19, OK
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Schools

Bennington Es
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Bennington Hs
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Rock Creek Hs
6 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Boswell Es
10 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Southern School of Beauty Inc
19 miles, W • 1 star
Paris Junior College
38 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Murray State College
40 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Alliancehealth Durant
20 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Pushmataha Hospital
29 miles, E • 3.2 star
Tmc- Bonham Hospital
30 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Dallas Love Field
93 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
120 miles, S • 1 star
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