Benkelman, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dundy County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
946 Population 788/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $31,048 per capita
$84,800 Home Value $151,311 Zillow
$580 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,800 home value, $580/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Benkelman, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,500
43% below
$31,048 per capita
Home Value
$84,800
70% below
Zillow: $151,311
Median Rent
$580/mo
50% below
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
32% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
57%
Home Value
30%
Rent
50%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Benkelman a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 $151,311. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population946
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density788/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$31,048
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$241M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,800
Rent$580
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$151,311
Housing Units518
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,919/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation3,043 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute8 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Benkelman was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.