Nebraska
Benkelman is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 946. Residents earn $42,500 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Benkelman receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Benkelman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Benkelman is $42,500, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 8 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Benkelman is $84,800, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $580 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Benkelman experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches, including 27.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,500 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,048 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $970 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,844 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 84 |
| County GDP | $241M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Commute Time | 7.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |
| Census Median | $84,800 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $176,115 |
| Census Median Rent | $580 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.0% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,919/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 35.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.7 inches |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,043 ft (928 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 788/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0468°N, 101.5402°W |
| County FIPS | 31057 |
Winner: Republican by 78.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.9% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 788/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 7.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |