Bennington, Idaho

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Population in 2010: 190.
Males: 71  (37.8%)
Females: 119  (62.2%)
Median resident age:

61.4 years
Idaho median age:

37.5 years

Zip code: 83254

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,560
Bennington:

$65,560
ID:

$72,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,186

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $253,944
Bennington:

$253,944
ID:

$432,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $215,911; detached houses: $311,896; mobile homes: $55,622
March 2022 cost of living index in Bennington: 84.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of Idaho and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Bennington, Idaho as of May 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bennington is 291 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: English (100.0%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6054 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pocatello, ID (66.4 miles , pop. 51,466).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (372.0 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (614.4 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Montpelier, ID (2.2 miles ),
Georgetown, ID (2.5 miles ),
Paris, ID (3.5 miles ),
Bloomington, ID (3.8 miles ),
St. Charles, ID (4.4 miles),
Soda Springs, ID (4.8 miles ),
Mink Creek, ID (4.8 miles ),
Grace, ID (4.9 miles )

Latitude: 42.39 N, Longitude: 111.32 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 208

Distribution of median household income in Bennington, ID in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bennington, ID in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Idaho:

3.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2001 was 21.2. This is significantly better than average.

City:

21.2
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 2.74. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.74
U.S.:

1.51

Earthquake activity:

Bennington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Idaho state average. It is 1781% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 154.1 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 171.0 miles away from Bennington center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 345.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 64.7 miles away from the city center
On 2/3/1994 at 09:05:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.8 ML, Depth: 4.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 32.3 miles away from Bennington center
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 238.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bear Lake County (3) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Bennington:

  • BEAR LAKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; MONTPELIER, ID)
  • BEAR LAKE MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MONTPELIER, ID)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bennington:

  • Utah State University (about 52 miles; Logan, UT; Full-time enrollment: 21,131)
  • Idaho State University (about 66 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)
  • Weber State University (about 89 miles; Ogden, UT; FT enrollment: 17,655)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 102 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • University of Utah (about 116 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 28,454)
  • Latter-day Saints Business College (about 116 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,059)
  • Westminster College (about 119 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,870)

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Notable location: Bear Lake Volunteer Fire Protection District Station 10 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Bear Lake County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Bennington and their reported violations in the past:

BENNINGTON WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 250, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-01-2013), St Public Notif requested (FEB-04-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-02-2011), St Public Notif requested (DEC-05-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-01-2010), St Public Notif requested (SEP-04-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2009, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2008, Contaminant: Coliform
Average household size:
This place:

3.0 people
Idaho:

2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

89.1%
Whole state:

69.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

1.6%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Bennington:

Marital status in Bennington, ID
  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 53.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 18.1%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

For population 25 years and over in Bennington:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.1
Idaho average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bennington, ID (based on Bear Lake County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other5,06418
Catholic991
Evangelical Protestant752
Mainline Protestant131
None735-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Bear Lake County:

5.13 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Bear Lake County:

3.42 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Bear Lake County:

6.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

10.26 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.5%
Idaho:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Bear Lake County:

24.6%
Idaho:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

6.4%
State:

11.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Bennington:

  • KVSI (1450 AM; 1 kW; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: TRI-STATES BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KBRV (790 AM; 5 kW; SODA SPRINGS, ID; Owner: CARIBOU BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRSV (1210 AM; 5 kW; AFTON, WY; Owner: WESTERN WYOMING RADIO, INC.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KZNR (690 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSOS (800 AM; 10 kW; BRIGHAM CITY, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KVNU (610 AM; 5 kW; LOGAN, UT; Owner: SUN VALLEY RADIO,INC.)
  • KMER (950 AM; 5 kW; KEMMERER, WY; Owner: CHAPARRAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLGN (1390 AM; 5 kW; LOGAN, UT; Owner: SUN VALLEY RADIO, INC.)
  • KBLI (1620 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KID (590 AM; 5 kW; IDAHO FALLS, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bennington:

  • K260AD (99.9 FM; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T.V. DISTRICT)
  • K264AD (100.7 FM; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T.V. DISTRICT)
  • K276DR (103.1 FM; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T.V. DISTRICT)
  • K287AB (105.3 FM; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T.V. DISTRICT)
  • K275AB (102.9 FM; FREEDOM, WY; Owner: LOWER STAR VALLEY TV ASSOCIATION)
  • KRAR (106.9 FM; BRIGHAM CITY, UT; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KJQN (100.7 FM; BRIGHAM CITY, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KLZX (95.9 FM; WESTON, ID; Owner: SUN VALLEY RADIO INC)
  • K296AT (107.1 FM; LA BARGE, WY; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • KVFX (94.5 FM; LOGAN, UT; Owner: SUN VALLEY RADIO,INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bennington:

  • K59BV (Channel 59; LAVA HOT SPRINGS, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))
  • K09PL (Channel 9; DINGLE, ETC., ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T.V.DISTRICT)
  • K11PP (Channel 11; DINGLE, ETC., ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T.V.DISTRICT)
  • K19DQ (Channel 19; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T.V. DISTRICT)
  • K21CE (Channel 21; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T. V. DISTRICT)
  • K23BV (Channel 23; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T. V. DISTRICT)
  • K25CK (Channel 25; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T. V. DISTRICT)
  • K27CS (Channel 27; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T. V. DISTRICT)
  • K31CI (Channel 31; BOISE, ETC., ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T.V. DISTRICT)
  • K33DR (Channel 33; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T.V. DISTRICT)
  • K52EC (Channel 52; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T.V. DISTRICT)
  • K54DY (Channel 54; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T.V. DISTRICT)
  • K56FM (Channel 56; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T.V. DISTRICT)
  • K13QY (Channel 13; DINGLE, ETC., ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T.V.DISTRICT)
  • K29BM (Channel 29; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T. V. DISTRICT)
  • K57IA (Channel 57; GEORGETOWN, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))

Bennington fatal accident list:

Jul 14, 2004 11:54 PM, Us-30, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 15, 2003 05:50 AM, Us-30, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 6.6mTotal length
  • 1,880Total average daily traffic
  • 298Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,820Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • KCD, Bennington Canyon Rd (Lat: 42.389917 Lon: -111.311694), Type: Silo, Structure height: 12.2 m, Overall height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WRCW371,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19425.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+7 more), Grant Date: 02/12/2019, Expiration Date: 02/12/2029, Certifier: Robert Alexander, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bennington, ID
  • 36.8%Wood
  • 33.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 29.8%Electricity


Bennington compared to Idaho state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
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