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