Benkelman, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 787 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -21.8%
 
Males: 402  (51.1%)
Females: 385  (48.9%)
Median resident age:

41.9 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 69021.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,952 (it was $27,788 in 2000)
Benkelman:

$43,952
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,032 (it was $16,700 in 2000)

Benkelman city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $96,080 (it was $30,800 in 2000)
Benkelman:

$96,080
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $140,204; detached houses: $126,517; mobile homes: $591,475

Median gross rent in 2022: $471.

March 2022 cost of living index in Benkelman: 72.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.0%

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  • Races in Benkelman, NE (2022)
    • 89396.5%White alone
    • 111.2%Two or more races
    • 60.6%Hispanic
    • 10.1%Black alone

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



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Benkelman, Nebraska as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Benkelman is 291 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (47.8%), American (15.4%), English (6.8%), Czech (4.5%), European (3.9%), Dutch (3.6%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 02/1887

Elevation: 3000 feet

Land area: 0.79 square miles.

Population density: 992 people per square mile   (low).

Benkelman, Nebraska map

5 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.5%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $918 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $728 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greeley, CO (170.3 miles , pop. 76,930).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Aurora, CO (175.5 miles , pop. 276,393).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (566.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Max, NE (2.9 miles),
Parks, NE (3.2 miles),
Stratton, NE (4.2 miles ),
McDonald, KS (4.5 miles),
Bird City, KS (4.6 miles ),
Haigler, NE (4.7 miles ),
St. Francis, KS (4.9 miles ),
Wauneta, NE (5.2 miles )

Latitude: 40.05 N, Longitude: 101.53 W

Area code: 308

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $115,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $140,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Benkelman, NE residents
Average permit cost in Benkelman, NE
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Most common industries in Benkelman, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (19.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.4%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.9%)
  • Construction (16.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (10.8%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Truck transportation (5.0%)
  • Educational services (4.2%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (31.5%)
  • Educational services (12.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Social assistance (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Benkelman, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (5.0%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.0%)
  • Registered nurses (4.6%)
  • Child care workers (4.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.1%)

Average climate in Benkelman, Nebraska

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Tornado activity:

Benkelman-area historical tornado activity is below Nebraska state average. It is 13% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/15/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.5 miles away from the Benkelman city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 10/17/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.2 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Benkelman-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 512% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 560.9 miles away from Benkelman center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 265.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 354.1 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 126.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 268.4 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 290.1 miles away from Benkelman center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dundy County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Benkelman topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Benkelman:

  • DUNDY COUNTY HOSPITAL (Government - Local, provides emergency services, P O BOX 626, 1313 NORTH CHEYENNE ST)
  • SARAH ANN HESTER MEMORIAL HOME (P O BOX 646, 407 DAKOTA STREET)

Airports located in Benkelman:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Benkelman:

  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 136 miles; Kearney, NE; Full-time enrollment: 6,047)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 143 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
  • University of Northern Colorado (about 170 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 11,469)
  • Aims Community College (about 173 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 3,598)
  • Community College of Aurora (about 175 miles; Aurora, CO; FT enrollment: 4,730)
  • Central Community College (about 177 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Jones International University (about 181 miles; Centennial, CO; FT enrollment: 2,556)

Public high school in Benkelman:

  • DUNDY CO STRATTON HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 400 9TH AVE WEST, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Benkelman:

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Library in Benkelman:

  • DUNDY COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $56,508; Location: 126 7TH AVENUE EAST; 10,054 books; 52 audio materials; 46 video materials; 20 state licensed databases; 5 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Benkelman: Benkelman Elevators (A), Benkelman (B), Dundy County Courthouse (C), Benkelman Police Department (D), Dundy County Sheriffs Office (E), Dundy County Museum (F), Benkelman Womans Club Library (G), Dundy County Ambulance Benkelman (H), Benkelman Volunteer Fire Department (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Benkelman include: Saint Josephs Catholic Church (A), Friends Church (B), Harvest Time Assembly of God Church (C), Trinity Baptist Church (D), United Methodist Church (E), United Presbyterian Church (F), Zion Lutheran Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Benkelman include: General Custer in Nebraska Historical Marker (1), Ward Bond Memorial Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Clerk (Recreation Areas; Courthouse).

Hotel: Circle B Motor Lodge (1101 West Highway 34).

Birthplace of: Ward Bond - (1903-1960), actor.

Dundy County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

BENKELMAN, CITY OF (Population served: 953, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: Combined Uranium
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-08-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-08-2014), St Public Notif received (APR-16-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-10-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-10-2014), St Public Notif received (JAN-28-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-31-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-31-2013), St Public Notif received (NOV-05-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUL-18-2005), St Public Notif requested (JUN-28-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-28-2013), St Public Notif received (JUL-22-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUL-18-2005), St Public Notif requested (APR-22-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-22-2013), St Public Notif received (JUN-24-2013)
  • 46 other older health violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.4%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.8%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households
32 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
56 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Benkelman (2011 data):

  • Amfirst Bank, National Association: State Bank Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1916/01/01. Info updated 2006/10/12: Bank assets: $248.7 mil, Deposits: $218.5 mil, headquarters in Mccook, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Amfirst Financial Services, Inc.
  • Lincoln FSB of Nebraska: Chief Branch at 524 Chief Street, branch established on 1906/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $331.9 mil, Deposits: $232.1 mil, headquarters in Lincoln, NE, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 14 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Benkelman:

Marital status in Benkelman, NE
  • Never married: 21.5%
  • Now married: 48.3%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 8.9%
  • Divorced: 20.4%

For population 25 years and over in Benkelman:

  • High school or higher: 94.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Nebraska average:

11.2

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Benkelman
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Benkelman, NE (based on Dundy County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant9266
Catholic1351
Evangelical Protestant441
None903-
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: 1
Dundy County:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
This county:

19.77 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

9.9%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.5%
Nebraska:

28.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Benkelman:

52.5%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

46.3%
State:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Benkelman:

28.9
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

22.9%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Benkelman:

5.6%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Benkelman:

6.8
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Benkelman:

33.3%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

57.0%
State:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Benkelman:

72.7%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Benkelman, NE Residents
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
Financial Administration 9$38,870$51,8273$4,140
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$1,375
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$125
Totals for Government 9$38,870$51,8279$5,640

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

  • Construction - Sewerage: $350,000 ($444.73)
    Regular Highways: $140,000 ($177.89)
    Electric Utilities: $50,000 ($63.53)
    Water Utilities: $50,000 ($63.53)
    Parks and Recreation: $32,000 ($40.66)
    Central Staff Services: $16,000 ($20.33)
    Financial Administration: $12,000 ($15.25)
    Libraries: $11,000 ($13.98)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($2.54)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $1,492,000 ($1895.81)
    Water Utilities: $539,000 ($684.88)
    Solid Waste Management: $205,000 ($260.48)
    Regular Highways: $200,000 ($254.13)
    Housing and Community Development: $100,000 ($127.06)
    Police Protection: $96,000 ($121.98)
    Sewerage: $89,000 ($113.09)
    Local Fire Protection: $61,000 ($77.51)
    Central Staff Services: $58,000 ($73.70)
    Parks and Recreation: $48,000 ($60.99)
    Financial Administration: $45,000 ($57.18)
    Libraries: $16,000 ($20.33)
    General Public Buildings: $9,000 ($11.44)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $69,000 ($87.67)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $55,000 ($69.89)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($3.81)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,390,000 ($1766.20)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $154,000 ($195.68)
    Sewerage: $148,000 ($188.06)
    Parks and Recreation: $10,000 ($12.71)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $100,000 ($127.06)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $337,000 ($428.21)
    Interest Earnings: $50,000 ($63.53)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,999,000 ($2540.03)
    Water Utilities: $809,000 ($1027.95)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $132,000 ($167.73)
    General Local Government Support: $84,000 ($106.73)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $218,000 ($277.00)
    Property: $176,000 ($223.63)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,874,000 ($2381.19)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,732,000 ($2200.76)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $200,000 ($254.13)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $58,000 ($73.70)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,503,000 ($3180.43)

Businesses in Benkelman, NE

  • Ford: 1
  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Benkelman:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KRDZ (1440 AM; 5 kW; WRAY, CO; Owner: MEDIA LOGIC, LLC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KXXX (790 AM; 5 kW; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KOGA (930 AM; 5 kW; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Benkelman:

  • K227AC (93.3 FM; MAX, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)

TV broadcast stations around Benkelman:

  • W47AC (Channel 47; BIG PINE KEY, FL; Owner: CAYO HUESO NETWORKS, LLC)
  • K33FO (Channel 33; BENKELMAN, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KBSL-TV (Channel 10; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 203ft / 62.5mTotal length
  • 5,880Total average daily traffic
  • 833Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,453Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic
New bridges in Benkelman, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 21970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Benkelman, NE

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Benkelman)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

36 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Benkelman, NE)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KB0DTL, Grant Date: 09/25/1998, Expiration Date: 09/25/2008, Cancellation Date: 09/28/2010, Registrant: Douglas J Rowe, Benkelman, NE 69021

  • Call Sign: WA0CBJ, Grant Date: 12/29/1987, Expiration Date: 12/29/1997, Cancellation Date: 12/30/1999, Registrant: Edwin C Stitt, 131 B St Sw, Benkelman, NE 69021

  • Call Sign: WA0DOU, Licensee ID: L00855156, Grant Date: 06/04/2014, Expiration Date: 07/13/2024, Certifier: Raymond F Parman, Registrant: Raymond F Parman, 71656 Ave 335, Benkelman, NE 69021

  • Call Sign: KC0HUI, Licensee ID: L00229815, Grant Date: 02/17/2010, Expiration Date: 04/19/2020, Cancellation Date: 04/20/2022, Certifier: Marilyn J Hendrickson, Registrant: Marilyn J Hendrickson, 1011 A St, Benkelman, NE 69021-3006


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: BEECH A36 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550 SERIES (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1548T, N1548T, N-1548T, Serial Number: E-2482, Year manufactured: 1989, Airworthiness Date: 03/28/1989, Certificate Issue Date: 10/15/1999
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Stanley A Jones, Po Box 642, Benkelman, NE 69021, Other Owners: Phyllis J Jones
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2591H, N2591H, N-2591H, Serial Number: 18-8009003, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 09/24/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 03/15/1990
    Registrant (Individual): Randall J Raile, Po Box 527, Benkelman, NE 69021
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-402B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-15AG (680 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 281DL, N281DL, N-281DL, Serial Number: 402B-1281, Year manufactured: 2013, Airworthiness Date: 04/01/2013, Certificate Issue Date: 03/06/2018
    Registrant (Corporation): Top Hat Aerial Applicators Inc, 33226 Road 705a, Benkelman, NE 69021
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-402B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-34AG (750 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 647RA, N647RA, N-647RA, Serial Number: 402B-1248, Year manufactured: 2012, Airworthiness Date: 02/21/2012, Certificate Issue Date: 06/04/2012
    Registrant (Corporation): Top Hat Aerial Applicators Inc, Po Box 685, Benkelman, NE 69021
  • Aircraft: NORTH AMERICAN SNJ-4 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 67003, N67003, N-67003, Serial Number: 88-13166, Year manufactured: 1942, Airworthiness Date: 01/30/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 06/18/2008
    Registrant (Corporation): Top Hat Aerial Applicators Inc, Po Box 685, Benkelman, NE 69021
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9711P, N9711P, N-9711P, Serial Number: 18-7509116, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 08/12/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 01/06/1990
    Registrant (Corporation): Top A Farms Inc, Po Box 685, Benkelman, NE 69021

Most common first names in Benkelman, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2179.7 years
William2081.1 years
Charles1478.8 years
Robert1274.4 years
George1281.9 years
Harold1167.7 years
Henry1174.0 years
Glen1075.2 years
Fred1085.5 years
Mabel984.3 years
Most common last names in Benkelman, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jones1681.3 years
Howard1379.1 years
Ham1383.0 years
Powell1275.1 years
Edwards1172.4 years
Baney1182.3 years
Miller1182.2 years
Ketler1177.6 years
Stamm984.2 years
Johnson884.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Benkelman, NE
  • 76.9%Utility gas
  • 13.0%Electricity
  • 8.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%Other fuel
  • 0.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Benkelman, NE
  • 58.6%Utility gas
  • 41.4%Electricity


Benkelman compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median household income below 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.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Benkelman on our top lists:

  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Spain (population 500+)"
  • #81 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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