Bennington
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About Bennington
City in Ottawa County, KansasBennington is a city in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 622.
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Housing in Bennington
The median sale price was $171,000 in April 2026.
Work & commute in Bennington
Full picture →Most working residents leave Bennington for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Salina (42%), Minneapolis (6%) and Abilene (3%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Health in Bennington
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 47% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Bennington
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Bennington
Full climate →Bennington has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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