Benedict, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 204 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -26.6%
 
Males: 108  (53.0%)
Females: 96  (47.0%)
Median resident age:

31.8 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68316.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,818 (it was $38,125 in 2000)
Benedict:

$57,818
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,489 (it was $12,248 in 2000)

Benedict village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $103,201 (it was $48,800 in 2000)
Benedict:

$103,201
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $110,221; detached houses: $110,236; mobile homes: $97,021

Median gross rent in 2022: $678.

March 2022 cost of living index in Benedict: 73.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.8%

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  • Races in Benedict, NE (2022)
    • 35993.7%White alone
    • 215.5%Two or more races
    • 10.3%Hispanic

Races in Benedict detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Ukrainian (57.0%), German (14.0%), Irish (12.8%), American (4.7%), Swedish (2.9%), English (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1685 feet

Land area: 0.19 square miles.

Population density: 1,075 people per square mile   (low).

Benedict, Nebraska map

54 residents are foreign born (13.8% Europe).

This village:

14.1%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,158 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,098 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (50.5 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (517.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Thayer, NE (2.5 miles),
Stromsburg, NE (2.8 miles ),
York, NE (3.1 miles ),
Polk, NE (3.2 miles ),
Waco, NE (3.3 miles ),
Gresham, NE (3.3 miles ),
Bradshaw, NE (3.3 miles ),
Osceola, NE (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.01 N, Longitude: 97.61 W

Area code: 402

Distribution of median household income in Benedict, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Benedict, NE in 2022
Benedict satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $146,500
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $118,900
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $30,500
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $35,500
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $67,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $54,500
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $30,800
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $22,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Benedict, NE residents
Average permit cost in Benedict, NE
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +48 (+20.9%).
Most common industries in Benedict, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.6%)
  • Health care (11.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.6%)
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.5%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
  • Wood products (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.2%)
  • Construction (14.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.2%)
  • Wood products (6.9%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
  • Utilities (6.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.5%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (6.8%)
  • Social assistance (6.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Benedict, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Registered nurses (5.5%)
  • Construction laborers (5.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (12.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Construction laborers (9.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (13.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (13.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.8%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.1%)

Average climate in Benedict, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Benedict-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 120% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 29.5 miles away from the Benedict village center killed 4 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/25/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.5 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Benedict-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 376% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 319.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 156.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 381.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 138.8 miles away from Benedict center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 258.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 207.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in York County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Benedict topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Benedict:

  • YORK GENERAL DIALYSIS SERVICES (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; YORK, NE)
  • YORK GENERAL HOSP HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; YORK, NE)
  • YORK GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; YORK, NE)
  • UTICA COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; UTICA, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Benedict:

  • Central Community College (about 41 miles; Grand Island, NE; Full-time enrollment: 4,159)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 49 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 52 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 53 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Northeast Community College (about 73 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 81 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 85 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Benedict: United Co-op Elevator (A), Benedict (B), Benedict Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

York County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Benedict and their reported violations in the past:

BENEDICT, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 234, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-16-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-16-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-01-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-15-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-15-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-03-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-17-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-17-2008), St Public Notif received (JUL-30-2008)
Average household size:
This village:

2.7 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

77.0%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.7%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Benedict:

Marital status in Benedict, NE
  • Never married: 25.4%
  • Now married: 56.5%
  • Separated: 3.9%
  • Widowed: 8.8%
  • Divorced: 5.5%

For population 25 years and over in Benedict:

  • High school or higher: 86.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.1
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Benedict, NE (based on York County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,69717
Mainline Protestant2,99714
Catholic1,8992
None3,072-
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: 4
York County:

2.79 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

4.18 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
York County:

8.37 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
York County:

8.5%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.4%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
York County:

14.2%
Nebraska:

12.9%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$3,266$39,1921$354
Water Supply 1$930$11,1600$0
Totals for Government 2$4,196$25,1761$354

Benedict government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $25,000 ($122.55)
    Sewerage: $25,000 ($122.55)
    Regular Highways: $15,000 ($73.53)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($14.71)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($9.80)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $60,000 ($294.12)
    Regular Highways: $50,000 ($245.10)
    Central Staff Services: $31,000 ($151.96)
    Financial Administration: $24,000 ($117.65)
    Sewerage: $16,000 ($78.43)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($29.41)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($24.51)
    Libraries: $2,000 ($9.80)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($4.90)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $15,000 ($73.53)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($14.71)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($9.80)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $91,000 ($446.08)

Benedict government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $27,000 ($132.35)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($4.90)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($19.61)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $14,000 ($68.63)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($9.80)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $90,000 ($441.18)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $33,000 ($161.76)
    General Local Government Support: $12,000 ($58.82)
  • Tax - Property: $43,000 ($210.78)

Benedict government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $32,000 ($156.86)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $32,000 ($156.86)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $32,000 ($156.86)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $32,000 ($156.86)

Benedict government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $102,000 ($500.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Benedict:

  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KAWL (1370 AM; 0 kW; YORK, NE; Owner: PRAIRIE STATES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJSK (900 AM; 1 kW; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Benedict:

  • KTMX (104.9 FM; YORK, NE; Owner: PRAIRIE STATES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZEN (100.3 FM; CENTRAL CITY, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KLIR (101.1 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KHNE-FM (89.1 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KRGY (97.3 FM; AURORA, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KKOT (93.5 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Benedict:

  • KOLN (Channel 10; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • KHNE-TV (Channel 29; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • K21ES (Channel 21; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID C. BRODAHL)
  • KTVG (Channel 17; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KHAS-TV (Channel 5; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K54EU (Channel 54; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • KLKN (Channel 8; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 6.9mTotal length
  • 4,295Total average daily traffic
  • 610Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,288Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Benedict)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Hwy 34 N Side Of Rd 9 Mi N & 1/2 Mi W (Lat: 41.001694 Lon: -97.736444), Call Sign: KNEZ907, Licensee ID: L00054223,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.355 MHz, Grant Date: 02/24/1998, Expiration Date: 04/26/2003, Cancellation Date: 07/27/2003, Registrant: Daniel Graves, Rfd, Bradshaw, NE 68319


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: K0DGW, Grant Date: 09/29/1987, Expiration Date: 09/29/1997, Cancellation Date: 09/30/1999, Registrant: Clarence C Heiden, Box 195, Benedict, NE 68316

  • Call Sign: N0LAM, Previous Call Sign: KB0BZG, Grant Date: 09/19/1989, Expiration Date: 09/19/1999, Cancellation Date: 09/20/2001, Registrant: Oren A Tankersley, Benedict, NE 68316

  • Call Sign: N4KEA, Previous Call Sign: KB4IRK, Licensee ID: L00402516, Grant Date: 07/19/2022, Expiration Date: 10/13/2032, Certifier: John E Peterson, Registrant: John E Peterson, 12220 Center Road, Benedict, NE 68316

  • Call Sign: WA0BOK, Grant Date: 12/15/1987, Expiration Date: 12/15/1997, Cancellation Date: 12/16/1999, Registrant: John D Crowdell, Box 44, Benedict, NE 68316

  • Call Sign: W0CES, Previous Call Sign: KD0PMZ, Licensee ID: L01216711, Grant Date: 12/11/2015, Expiration Date: 12/11/2025, Certifier: John A Bowerman, Registrant: John A Bowerman, 310 Martin Street, Benedict, NE 68316


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-250 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 135 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5195P, N5195P, N-5195P, Serial Number: 24-219, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 06/27/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 04/23/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Wesley Williamsen, 905 Road 22, Benedict, NE 68316

Most common first names in Benedict, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Arthur385.0 years
John374.7 years
Mildred377.7 years
Paul382.3 years
Charles266.5 years
Albert287.0 years
Edwin281.5 years
Elsie288.0 years
Laura286.0 years
Mabel288.0 years
Most common last names in Benedict, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Heiden684.1 years
Peterson578.4 years
Junge481.0 years
Richardson478.5 years
Foster381.7 years
Myers385.0 years
Schoch394.0 years
Baker272.0 years
Hirschfeld279.0 years
Cuda275.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Benedict, NE
  • 83.8%Utility gas
  • 12.1%Electricity
  • 2.0%Wood
  • 2.0%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Benedict, NE
  • 86.7%Utility gas
  • 13.3%Electricity


Benedict compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median house value significantly 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in 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 is 1 pilot and 3 other airmen in this city.
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