Bennington County

VT · Pop. 154,246 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Bennington County is a mixed county in VT with a population of approximately 154,246.

$/Acre: $7,953

Property Tax: 1.9%

Growing Season: 146 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 189/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.9%

Local Sales Tax1.66%

Combined Sales Tax7.66%

Cost of Living Index102.8

Median Household Income$81,259

Poverty Rate23.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,953

Median Home Price$425K

Acres for Sale3895

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season146 days

Annual Rainfall37.9 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,276 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)186 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K130

Property Crime /100K125

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyWeak