There are 19 nursing homes serving Bennington, Vermont. This includes 4 in Bennington and 15 nearby. The costs per day of nursing home care in Vermont range from $250 to $340, with a mean expense running about $277. The monthly expense averages about $8,310 and ranges between $7,500 and $10,200. Annually, the average cost is about $100,923, which is over the US average of $77,380.
Bennington is a small city in the State of Vermont. It is located within Bennington County. With 14,851 people living within the city itself and 337,567 in the surrounding metropolitan area, it is the 8th largest city in the state. Approximately 32% of the population are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Bennington is 63. The city's median household income is $40,000 ($23,000 per person), in comparison to the average of $53,000 for the state of Vermont. The median home price in Bennington is $243,000, which is lower than the Vermont average of $310,500. The city has an average unemployment rate of about 8.15%.
Bennington has harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and calm summers. The area receives very heavy amounts of rainfall each year. In comparison to other American cities, Bennington has good air quality ratings and a low rate of crime.