At a Glance
Violent Crime
516/100K
3,615/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
66.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Benedict reports 516 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,615/100K.
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 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 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 Born13.6%
Veterans68.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent516/100K
Property3,615/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,742/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 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%
Broadband42.0%
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.
46.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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