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Bennington, Kansas

city · Ottawa County

At a glance

651
Population
$156,400
Median home value (all homes)
48% below U.S. median
$237,247
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$971/mo
Median rent
28% below U.S. median
$74,375
Median household income
5% below U.S. median
23.4 min
Average commute
88.8%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
2.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities14% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost16% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates90.4%
College graduates23.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Central Kansas Rural Dev Council
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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