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Benkelman, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dundy County County
Benkelman, NE
At a Glance
How Benkelman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Benkelman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Benkelman a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Benkelman residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,048. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benkelman is $84,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,115. Median rent is $580/month, with 28.4% 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
Benkelman reports 382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 382/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Benkelman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benkelman has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.