BenningtonOK
A town of 326, settled in 1873.
Is Bennington a good place to live?
49% of residents live below the poverty line in Bennington, above both Oklahoma’s towns (18%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare, none has a lower median household income than Bennington. Bennington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
326 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Bennington: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bennington, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bennington.
Bennington’s typical home value is about $306K
The typical Bennington home is worth about $306,000, up 0.7% in a year, 38% above the Oklahoma typical home. At $850 a month, Bennington’s median rent is near the Oklahoma town median ($873 a month) and below the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
| Bennington | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $850 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 69% | 62% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The schools Bennington’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Bennington school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 164 | B+ |
| Bennington HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 88 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
About one in three of Bennington’s working residents commute to Durant
Most working residents leave Bennington for work: only 5% work in town. The average trip to work in Bennington is 28 minutes. The top destinations are Durant (35%), Oklahoma City (5%) and Madill (2%).
| Bennington | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 5.1% | 22% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Bennington, expect mild winters and hot summers
Bennington has mild winters and hot summers. Bennington’s July high is 94°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Crime reported in Bennington
11 crimes were reported in Bennington in 2025: 9 property and 2 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Bennington is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Bennington stands out in Oklahoma and nationally, with more of its adults who sleep under 7 hours
43% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Bennington. Bennington beats the Oklahoma average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 23% of adults smoke cigarettes in Bennington.
| Bennington | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 18% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 19% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| What stands out | Bennington | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.8% | 7.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24% | 16.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Bennington, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Bennington
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bennington; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Bennington residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
95% of working residents leave Bennington for work
Where Bennington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Bennington
Town in Oklahoma, US
Bennington is an incorporated town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bennington had a population of 282.
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- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 627 ft
- ZIP code
- 74723
- Area code
- 580
Questions about Bennington
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bennington, OK a good place to live?
Bennington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.