Benedict, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · McLean County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
227
Population
908/sq mi density
$59,155
Median Income
$23,475 per capita
$250,700
Home Value
$170,660 Zillow
41°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,155 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$250,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Benedict has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. The area receives 49.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLean County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Benedict has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 9°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.5").