At a Glance
Median Income
$59,155
$23,475 per capita
Home Value
$250,700
Zillow: $170,660
Violent Crime
253/100K
1,095/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
273 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+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Benedict residents earn a median household income of $59,155 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,475. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benedict is $250,700 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,660. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Benedict reports 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,095/100K.
Education
8.7% of adults in Benedict hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benedict has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population227
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density908/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,155
Per Capita$23,475
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324
Housing
A
Home Value$250,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$170,660
Housing Units83
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent253/100K
Property1,095/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,092/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain18.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,105 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute17 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Benedict was founded in 1906.
The median home in Benedict was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Minot International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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