At a Glance
Median Income
$50,208
$24,408 per capita
Home Value
$52,000
Zillow: $69,373
Bachelor's Degree+
1.8%
57.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
18.8% smoking rate
How Benedict Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Benedict's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Benedict a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Benedict residents earn a median household income of $50,208 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,408. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 236 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benedict is $52,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,373. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
1.8% of adults in Benedict hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% below the national average).
57.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benedict has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population65
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density433/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,208
Per Capita$24,408
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$389M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,000
Rent
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$69,373
Housing Units28
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,658/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation888 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+57.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute18 min
Broadband63.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Benedict was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.