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Benedict, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 261.
Males: 122  (47.0%)
Females: 139  (53.0%)
Median resident age:

90.0 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years

Zip codes: 20612.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $115,880
Benedict:

$115,880
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $47,292

Benedict CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $399,500
Benedict:

$399,500
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $335,248; detached houses: $335,312
March 2022 cost of living index in Benedict: 132.0 (high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.8%

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Ancestries: German (55.1%), Irish (25.6%), English (19.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 10 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Alexandria, VA (30.0 miles , pop. 128,283).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (33.3 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (131.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Golden Beach, MD (1.2 miles ),
Eagle Harbor, MD (2.0 miles),
Prince Frederick, MD (2.4 miles ),
Charlotte Hall, MD (2.4 miles ),
Mechanicsville, MD (2.4 miles ),
Hughesville, MD (2.4 miles ),
Aquasco, MD (2.4 miles ),
Huntingtown, MD (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 38.51 N, Longitude: 76.68 W

Distribution of median household income in Benedict, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Benedict, MD in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Maryland:

2.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 82.0. This is about average.

City:

82.0
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 14.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 0.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.5
U.S.:

5.1
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.7
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Benedict-area historical tornado activity is near Maryland state average. It is 6% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.0 miles away from the Benedict place center killed 3 people and injured 122 people and caused $124 million in damages.

On 4/28/2002, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.5 miles away from the place center caused $150,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Benedict-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 59% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 79.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 80.0 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 92.2 miles away from Benedict center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 92.5 miles away from Benedict center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 130.5 miles away from Benedict center
On 8/24/2011 at 00:04:36, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML) earthquake occurred 80.6 miles away from Benedict center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Charles County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Winter Storms: 6, Snowstorms: 4, Storms: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Benedict:

  • IDF - CALVERT CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; PRINCE FREDERICK, MD)
  • RENAL CAREPARTNERS - PRINCE FREDERICK (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; PRINCE FREDERICK, MD)
  • CHARLOTTE HALL VETERANS HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CHARLOTTE HALL, MD)
  • CALVERT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; PRINCE FREDERICK, MD)
  • CALVERT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; PRINCE FREDERICK, MD)
  • CALVERT COUNTY NURSING CTR. (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; PRINCE FREDERICK, MD)
  • CHESAPEAKE POTOMAC HHA (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; HUGHESVILLE, MD)

Airports located in Benedict:

Operable nuclear power plants near Benedict:

  • 18 miles: Calvert Cliffs 1 and 2 in Lusby, MD.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Benedict:

  • College of Southern Maryland (about 19 miles; La Plata, MD; Full-time enrollment: 5,775)
  • Strayer University-Maryland (about 26 miles; Suitland, MD; FT enrollment: 2,748)
  • Prince George's Community College (about 28 miles; Largo, MD; FT enrollment: 8,537)
  • Strayer University-Global Region (about 34 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 2,613)
  • George Washington University (about 34 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 18,928)
  • Howard University (about 34 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 7,838)
  • Catholic University of America (about 35 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 5,365)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Benedict Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Incorporated (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Benedict: Saint Francis De Sales Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Charles County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

57.5%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.5%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Benedict:

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 100.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Benedict:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

0.8
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Benedict, MD (based on Charles County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic26,14612
Evangelical Protestant18,32372
Mainline Protestant6,59328
Other1,5127
Black Protestant1,4899
Orthodox1001
None92,388-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 22
Charles County:

1.57 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 16
This county:

1.14 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 31
Here:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 67
Charles County:

4.78 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.2%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Charles County:

31.9%
Maryland:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.0%
Maryland:

15.5%

8.84% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($64,163 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.84%
Maryland average:

7.42%

0.09% of residents moved from foreign countries ($733 average AGI)
Charles County:

0.09%
Maryland average:

0.05%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Prince George's County, MD  3.80% ($64,543 average AGI)
from District of Columbia, DC  0.50% ($64,138)
from St. Mary's County, MD  0.44% ($68,444)


8.30% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($68,972 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.30%
Maryland average:

7.91%

0.07% of residents moved to foreign countries ($634 average AGI)
Charles County:

0.07%
Maryland average:

0.04%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Prince George's County, MD  1.84% ($56,578 average AGI)
to St. Mary's County, MD  0.84% ($67,660)
to Calvert County, MD  0.34% ($73,672)

Strongest AM radio stations in Benedict:

  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPTX (1690 AM; 10 kW; LEXINGTON PARK, MD; Owner: SOMAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WKDL (730 AM; 8 kW; ALEXANDRIA, VA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ALEXANDRIA LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WUST (1120 AM; daytime; 20 kW; WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Benedict:

  • WWZZ (104.1 FM; WALDORF, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WSMD-FM (98.3 FM; MECHANICSVILLE, MD; Owner: SOMAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBZS-FM (92.7 FM; PRINCE FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF PRINCE FREDERICK LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WKIK-FM (102.9 FM; CALIFORNIA, MD; Owner: SOMAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMDM-FM (97.7 FM; LEXINGTON PARK, MD; Owner: SOMAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGRQ (95.9 FM; COLONIAL BEACH, VA; Owner: TELEMEDIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPGC-FM (95.5 FM; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF MARYLAND)
  • WRQX (107.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WHUR-FM (96.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WASH (97.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WHFS (99.1 FM; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WARW (94.7 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKYS (93.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Benedict:

  • WIAV-LP (Channel 58; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ASIAVISION, INC.)
  • WMPT (Channel 22; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W52AX (Channel 52; LEONARDTOWN, MD; Owner: SATELLITE VIDEO BROADCASTING)
  • WBDC-TV (Channel 50; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WETA-TV (Channel 26; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE GREATER WASHINGTON ED TELECOMM. ASSOC)
  • WHUT-TV (Channel 32; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: HOWARD UNIVERSITY)

Benedict fatal accident list:

Dec 3, 2016 02:54 AM, Sr-231, Lat: 38.515147, Lon: -76.679469, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 19, 1985 02:15 AM, Md0231, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Aug 23, 1980 08:40 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 1, 1978 11:40 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 3, Drunk persons involved: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 335ft / 102mTotal length
  • $6,010,000Total costs
  • 11,931Total average daily traffic
  • 1,431Total average daily truck traffic
  • 20,700Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • George E Ryan, Southside Of Md Rt231 (Lat: 38.514667 Lon: -76.687222), Type: 106.0, Overall height: 100.6 m, Registrant: State Of Maryland Dnr, Gryan@dnr.State.Md.Us, , Annap-olis, Phone: (410) 260-8734

  • George E Ryan, Southside Of Md Rt231 (Lat: 38.514667 Lon: -76.687222), Type: 106.0, Overall height: 100.6 m, Registrant: State Of Maryland Dnr, Gryan@dnr.State.Md.Us, , Annap-olis, Phone: (410) 260-8734


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Fire House Rt 231 (Lat: 38.512333 Lon: -76.636917), Call Sign: WNMG872, Licensee ID: L00032358,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.085 MHz, 158.775 MHz, Grant Date: 07/16/2013, Expiration Date: 07/27/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/31/2016, Registrant: Charles County, Md, 10425 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD 20646, Phone: (301) 609-3550, Fax: (301) 609-3557, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N3EGK, Licensee ID: L00434524, Grant Date: 03/12/2015, Expiration Date: 03/12/2025, Certifier: Douglas S Rohrbaugh, Registrant: Douglas S Rohrbaugh, P.O. Box25, Benedict, MD 20612-0025

  • Call Sign: N3VIL, Grant Date: 06/02/1995, Expiration Date: 05/10/2005, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2007, Registrant: Allan D Fenwick, Rt 231, Benedict, MD 20612


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: CONSOLIDATED VULTEE BT-13A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 130BT, N130BT, N-130BT, Serial Number: 1891, Year manufactured: 1941, Airworthiness Date: 02/29/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 05/17/2001
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Thomas J Long, Po Box 164, Benedict, MD 20612, Other Owners: Marsha L Long
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150H (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 22203, N22203, N-22203, Serial Number: 15068138, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 01/05/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 04/27/2004
    Registrant (Individual): William J Koenig, Po Box 242, Benedict, MD 20612
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2724A, N2724A, N-2724A, Serial Number: 9649, Year manufactured: 1943, Airworthiness Date: 03/31/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 06/27/2016
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Thomas J Long, Po Box 164, Benedict, MD 20612, Other Owners: Marsha L Long
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32-300 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 574TM, N574TM, N-574TM, Serial Number: 32-7540019, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 10/09/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 07/20/2017
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Thomas J Long, Po Box 164, Benedict, MD 20612, Other Owners: Marsha L Long
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/13/1989

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 9. The highest number of fires - 23 took place in 2008, and the least - 0 in 2015. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Benedict, MD When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (59.7%), and Outside Fires (26.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Benedict, MD
    • 8959.7%Structure Fires
    • 4026.8%Outside Fires
    • 138.7%Other
    • 74.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Benedict, MD
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Benedict, MD
  • 100.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Benedict compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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