North Dakota
Benedict is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 227. Residents earn $59,155 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Benedict receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Benedict offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Benedict is $59,155, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Benedict is $250,700, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Benedict has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches, including 49.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,155 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,475 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,324 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,300 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 392 |
| County GDP | $1,016M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,850 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.54% |
| Commute Time | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $250,700 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,850 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.54% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,092/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 38.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.7 inches |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,105 ft (642 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 908/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8301°N, 101.0843°W |
| County FIPS | 38055 |
Winner: Republican by 58.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.7% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 908/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.0% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |