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Benedict, NE
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Benedict, NE
At a Glance
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)
Is Benedict a Good Place to Live?
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 0.9% (75% 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 $263,483. 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.
Safety & Crime
Benedict reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,733/100K.
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 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.