Bennington Township, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
1,376 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
84.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,977 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$230,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$807 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$705 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ottawa County
1
Salina Urban Area
3
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ottawa County
3
Salina Urban Area
5
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 29
Feb 1 4 34
Mar 2 2 44
Apr 3 0 54
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 1 1 43
Dec 1 4 31

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 7%

Schools

Bennington Elem
3 miles, E 2.8 star
Bennington Junior High/High School
3 miles, E 1.4 star
Minneapolis High
9 miles, N 2.3 star
Ell-Saline Elementary
9 miles, SW 2.8 star

Colleges

Kansas Wesleyan University
13 miles, S 1.9 star
Salina Area Technical College
14 miles, S 1.9 star
Bethany College
29 miles, SW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Salina Regional Health Center
12 miles, S 3.2 star
Memorial Hospital
24 miles, SE 2.3 star

Airports

Salina Regional Airport
14 miles, SW 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
53 miles, E 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
88 miles, W 1 star