Vermont · Off-grid & homestead potential

Bennington County

52BoltScore / 100
#12 of 14 in Vermont

Bennington County is a solid bolthole (52/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (49.4″/yr) with little drought. The trade-offs: a short, cold growing season (43.3°F avg) and tighter state governance (35% Republican).

How Bennington County scores

Hazard Safety48
Freedom34
Food27
Isolation48
Sovereignty54
Water99
Affordability57
$380kTypical home
1.7%Property tax
$4,177Land / acre
49.4"Annual rain
0% of yrsSevere drought
40 miNearest metro
55.1People / sq mi
37.5%Federal land
43.3°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Bennington County, Vermont

Is Bennington County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Bennington County is a solid bolthole (52/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (49.4″/yr) with little drought. Watch-outs: a short, cold growing season (43.3°F avg) and tighter state governance (35% Republican).

How much does land cost in Bennington County, Vermont?

Land in Bennington County runs about $4,177 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Bennington County?

Bennington County gets about 49.4" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 0% of years.

How remote is Bennington County?

The nearest major metro is about 40 miles away, and population density is 55.1 people per square mile.

How Bennington compares in Vermont

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