At a Glance
Median Income
$60,938
$24,704 per capita
Home Value
$94,100
Zillow: $278,303
Median Rent
$700/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
15.0% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Benedict residents earn a median household income of $60,938 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,704. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 172 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benedict is $94,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,303. Median rent is $700/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
8.9% of adults in Benedict hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benedict has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population330
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density1,833/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born16.4%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,938
Per Capita$24,704
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$467M
Avg Weekly Wage$914
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,100
Rent$700
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$278,303
Housing Units147
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,162/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain30.2 in/yr
Elevation1,680 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Benedict was built in 1953.
24.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
16.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.