The Town FilesBennett, Colorado
Town in Adams County · population 2,862 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $444,000
- Household income
- $107,736
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 85
- Median age
- 34.1
Bennett is a town of 2,862 people in Adams County, Colorado. The median home is worth $444,000, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks easier by car than 91% of Colorado towns, better for families than 80% of Colorado towns, quieter than 72% of Colorado towns.
- #11 in The 20 Quietest Small Towns in Colorado
- #17 in The 50 Most Tornado-Prone Small Towns in America
- #21 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Colorado
- #23 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Colorado
- #23 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Colorado
- #47 in The 50 Most Tornado-Prone Places in America
How Bennett ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bennett is worth $444,000, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $107,736, which is more affordable than 80% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,407 a month. 88.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bennett | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $444,000 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,407 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $107,736 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 88.4% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bennett
| People | Bennett | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.1% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 31.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.7% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 39.0 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.3% | 92.9% |
Weather in Bennett
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 18.7°F. About 14.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.7 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
85 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bennett since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 12, 1982 about 7.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 131 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on July 13, 2011.
Severe weather in Adams County since 1996
Adams County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| July 16, 2015 | Flood | DR-4229: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 14, 2013 | Flood | DR-4145: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 12, 2013 | Flood | EM-3365: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Adams County
Adams County had 249,299 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,817 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Bennett itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Bennett
5 public schools with 1,280 students, about 18.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett High School | 9-12 | 449 | 19.5 |
| Bennett Middle School | 6-8 | 281 | 21.6 |
| Bennett Elementary School | K-2 | 248 | 13.8 |
| Bennett Intermediate School | 3-5 | 227 | 15.1 |
| Bennett Preschool | PK-PK | 75 | — |
Towns near Bennett
- Strasburg, CO6.1 mi · 3,307 people · home $496,100
- Aurora, CO15.7 mi · 386,261 people · home $469,100
- Commerce City, CO21.7 mi · 62,418 people · home $499,700
- Denver, CO24.1 mi · 715,522 people · home $616,000
- Lochbuie, CO24.3 mi · 8,088 people · home $423,000
- Dove Valley, CO24.4 mi · 5,640 people · home $455,600
- Stonegate, CO24.4 mi · 9,072 people · home $641,600
- Parker, CO24.6 mi · 58,512 people · home $646,300
Bennett questions
Is Bennett, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bennett scores better for retirees than 24% of Colorado towns and quieter than 72%. 9.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.1).
How much does a house cost in Bennett?
The median owner-occupied home in Bennett is valued at $444,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,736, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,407 a month.
What is the weather like in Bennett?
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 18.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.5 inches of precipitation a year and 44.7 inches of snow.
Does Bennett get tornadoes?
85 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bennett since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 12, 1982. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)