Interstate 80 - Iowa, 2014
Bennett’s story
141 years in pictures
Census counts: 238 in 1900, 347 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1890 on.
- 1885Bennett is settled
BennettIA
A town of 329, settled in 1885.
Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
329
2025 Census estimate · −5.5% since 2020
Typical home
$242K
+10.9% in a year
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
43.1
years
Jobs based here
48
A commuter town
Is Bennett a good place to live?
No town among the 141 in Iowa we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Bennett. Bennett has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
329 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Bennett: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bennett, and how to reach them.
PowerInterstate Power and Light17.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBennett WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Bennett’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCedar County AuditorCedar County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code5272152721 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bennett.
Work & commute
A smaller share of working residents work locally in Bennett than in most of Iowa or the rest of the country
1.7% of working residents work locally in Bennett, below both Iowa’s towns (31%) and U.S. towns (8%). Since 2013, Bennett has lost 25 jobs, to 48 in 2023. Bennett’s average trip to work is 28 minutes.
2%work in town
| Bennett | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.7% | 31% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Bennett2%
Durant17%
Muscatine15%
Davenport14%
Wilton5%
21 mi
median commute distance
48
jobs based in Bennett
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Bennett’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Bennett Community School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 76 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Bennett
Bennett has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 13° and about 40 inches of snow falls in a winter.
40″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–32°
Spring39–60°
Summer62–82°
Fall41–62°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Bennett is
Bennett beats the Iowa average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 21% of adults binge drink in Bennett, above both the Iowa town median (20%) and the median of U.S. towns (16%). 41% of Bennett adults have obesity.
| Bennett | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 19% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 9.4% | 12% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
2 better29 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Bennett | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.8% | 84.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.5% | 11.6% |
Trinity Muscatine
21.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Bennett, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 53% of U.S. communities.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Bennett’s typical home value is about $242K
The typical Bennett home is worth about $242,000, up 10.9% in a year, close to the Iowa typical home. The median rent in Bennett is $886 a month.
$242KZillow home value
| Bennett | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $886 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 74% | 70% | 73% |
Typical home value
Bennett$242K
Iowa$237K
+10.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 31 attractions →Rock Island Arsenal and 21 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Bennett. Close and well known come first.
27 mi Ancient siteRock Island Arsenal
30 mi Stadium & arenaKinnick Stadium
20 mi MuseumHerbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
20 mi National Historic SiteHerbert Hoover National Historic Site107K visitors a year
28 mi MuseumBlack Hawk State Historic Site
30 mi Stadium & arenaCarver–Hawkeye ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Rock Island Arsenal: Robert A, Ryan, J. Ceronia, and Bruce A. Harms, Photographers, Public domain · Kinnick Stadium: Count_de_Des_Moines (talk) (Uploads), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum: Shadow2700, Public domain · Herbert Hoover National Historic Site: Billwhittaker, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Black Hawk State Historic Site: Bill Whittaker (talk). Original uploader was Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carver–Hawkeye Arena: Asolsma1988, CC0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bennett
17pages on Bennett
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bennett; the nearest are
Saint Ambrose UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Davenport24.5 mi$36,658 tuitionEastern Iowa Community College DistrictCommunity college · Public · Davenport25.5 mi$4,848 in-state tuitionUniversity of IowaUniversity or college · Public · Iowa City29.5 mi$11,283 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Bennett residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Bennett for work
Where Bennett’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
48jobs based in Bennett
2%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Bennett
City in Iowa, United States
Bennett is a city in Cedar County, Iowa, United States. The population was 347 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 755 ft
- ZIP code
- 52721
Questions about Bennett
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bennett, IA a good place to live?
Bennett has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.