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Benkelman, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dundy County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
946
Population
788/sq mi density
$42,500
Median Income
$31,048 per capita
$84,800
Home Value
$176,115 Zillow
$580
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
382
Violent Crime/100K
382 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
382 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Benkelman experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 27.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,043 ft (928 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 788/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0468°N, 101.5402°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dundy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Benkelman has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").