The Town FilesBennington, Nebraska
City in Douglas County · population 2,026 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $333,100
- Household income
- $97,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 40.0
Bennington is a city of 2,026 people in Douglas County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $333,100, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks more upscale than 100% of Nebraska towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Nebraska towns, better for families than 75% of Nebraska towns.
How Bennington ranks
Percentile among Nebraska towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nebraska towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bennington is worth $333,100, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $97,500, which is more affordable than 6% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $1,516 a month. 70.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bennington | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $333,100 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $1,516 | $818 |
| Median household income | $97,500 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 70.0% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bennington
| People | Bennington | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 29.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.0% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.3% | 87.8% |
Weather in Bennington
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 12.8°F. About 33.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.4 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bennington since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 26, 2024 about 1.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 152 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 17, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 199 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 3, 2014.
Severe weather in Douglas County since 1996
Douglas County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4896: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4868: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| October 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4838: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4822: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4808: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Douglas County
Douglas County had 340,716 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,868 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Bennington itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Bennington
10 public schools with 6,077 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | 9-11 | 1,207 | 23.2 |
| BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,031 | 16.4 |
| BENNINGTON SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 588 | 14.3 |
| WOODBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 585 | 16.3 |
| PINE CREEK ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 545 | 13.3 |
| ANCHOR POINTE ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 491 | 16.9 |
| HERITAGE ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 456 | 15.2 |
| BENNINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 426 | 11.8 |
| BENNINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 380 | 13.6 |
| STRATFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 368 | 13.6 |
Towns near Bennington
- Waterloo, NE8.7 mi · 935 people · home $231,400
- Omaha, NE9.2 mi · 486,051 people · home $245,500
- Fort Calhoun, NE9.3 mi · 1,108 people · home $291,000
- Valley, NE11.0 mi · 3,037 people · home $528,100
- Arlington, NE11.8 mi · 1,300 people · home $225,400
- Blair, NE12.0 mi · 7,790 people · home $221,500
- Chalco, NE12.9 mi · 11,064 people · home $238,600
- Ralston, NE13.2 mi · 6,494 people · home $230,800
Bennington questions
Is Bennington, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bennington scores better for retirees than 29% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 32%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.0).
How much does a house cost in Bennington?
The median owner-occupied home in Bennington is valued at $333,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,500, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,516 a month.
What is the weather like in Bennington?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 12.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.4 inches of precipitation a year and 34.4 inches of snow.
Does Bennington get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bennington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 26, 2024. The typical Nebraska town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)