St. Benedict, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Nemaha County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
59
Population
41/sq mi density
52°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Benedict, KS
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
31% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
How St. Benedict Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Benedict's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Benedict a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
23.1% of adults in St. Benedict hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Benedict has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population59
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$33,044
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$667M
Avg Weekly Wage$983
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$258,094
Housing Units11
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,114/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
Elevation1,137 ft
Education
C+Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.