BennettWI
A town of 622. Nearly 33.1% of it is conserved land.
What makes Bennett stand out
The thing Bennett does most differently from other towns.
622 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Bennett’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bennett. Another town gets a different order.
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 11% of U.S. communities.
Nearly a third of Bennett is conserved land
12 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Brule River State Forest | 5.3 mi | 2,652 |
| 2. Douglas County Forest | — | 6,573 |
| 3. Lake Minnesuing County Park | — | 7 |
Most working residents commute out of Bennett
Most working residents leave Bennett for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Superior (26%), Duluth (17%) and Solon Springs (6%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Bennett has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 60 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Bennett is
Bennett beats the Wisconsin average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Bennett | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.3% | 8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.4% | 8.6% |
99% of working residents leave Bennett for work
Where Bennett’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Bennett
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Bennett is a town in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 632 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Beebe and Bennett are located in the town.
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- Population
- 632
- Area
- 48 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,234 ft