Bennington
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Outdoors in Bennington
Parks & trails →Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1900–1910
Pratt farmhouse, 1900–1910
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Landmark of the day
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Oft-Gordon House
Oft-Gordon House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 17, 2010. It is significant for its architecture, agriculture and commerce at the local level.
About Bennington
City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United StatesBennington is a city in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,026 at the 2020 U.S. census.
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Housing in Bennington
The typical Bennington home is worth about $410,000, about the same as a year ago, 46% above the Nebraska typical home.
Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Bennington
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Bennington's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Bennington
Full picture →Most working residents leave Bennington for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Omaha (67%), Lincoln (3%) and Papillion (2%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Health in Bennington
Health Grade A
Healthier than 94% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Nebraska
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Bennington
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Bennington
Full climate →Bennington has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Bennington
All Bennington schools →School Grade A
The public schools Bennington’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 93% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NE. Ratings are from neighbors.
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