Benedict, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Calvert County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
68 Population 296/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Benedict, MD

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
66.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Poverty
538%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Benedict a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Benedict hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Benedict has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population68
Median Age75.1 yrs
Density296/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$22,588
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty66.7%
County GDP$6,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$575,049
Housing Units78
Rent Burden28.7%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,742/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Benedict was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.377 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.