Benedict, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Polk County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
330
Population
1,833/sq mi density
$60,938
Median Income
$24,704 per capita
$94,100
Home Value
$278,303 Zillow
$700
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,938 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,100 home value, $700/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Benedict experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The area receives 27.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,680 ft (512 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,833/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0063°N, 97.6071°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in |
Benedict has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").