Benedict, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 72 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -30.1%
Males: 33  (47.1%)
Females: 39  (52.9%)
Median resident age:

59.2 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 66714

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,705 (it was $20,625 in 2000)
Benedict:

$45,705
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,040 (it was $11,842 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $58,171 (it was $12,500 in 2000)
Benedict:

$58,171
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $134,495; detached houses: $158,807; mobile homes: $25,321
March 2022 cost of living index in Benedict: 77.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.6%
(12.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.3% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Benedict, KS (2022)
    • 6085.7%White alone
    • 57.1%American Indian alone
    • 34.3%Two or more races



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Benedict, Kansas as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Benedict is 92 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (14.6%), English (12.2%), British (7.3%), Irish (7.3%), American (4.9%), Dutch (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 900 feet

Land area: 0.15 square miles.

Population density: 490 people per square mile   (low).

Benedict, Kansas map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Benedict city:

1.7% ($217)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (87.3 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (339.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Buffalo, KS (2.5 miles ),
Fredonia, KS (2.8 miles ),
Altoona, KS (2.9 miles ),
Coyville, KS (3.1 miles),
New Albany, KS (3.4 miles),
Neodesha, KS (3.8 miles ),
Earlton, KS (3.9 miles),
Fall River, KS (4.0 miles)

Latitude: 37.63 N, Longitude: 95.74 W

Area code: 620

Distribution of median household income in Benedict, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Benedict, KS in 2022

Benedict satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +35 (+51.5%).

Average climate in Benedict, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Benedict, Kansas average temperatures Benedict, Kansas average precipitation Benedict, Kansas humidity Benedict, Kansas wind speed Benedict, Kansas snowfall Benedict, Kansas sunshine Benedict, Kansas clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 71.1. This is about average.

City:

71.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 3.16. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.16
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.259. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.259
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 28.4. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.95. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.95
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Benedict-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 75% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/2/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.6 miles away from the Benedict city center killed 2 people and injured 29 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/8/2003, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.5 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Benedict-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 719% 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 105.8 miles away from Benedict center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 155.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 106.0 miles away from Benedict center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 127.5 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 181.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 154.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wilson County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Benedict topographic map

Main business address for: QUEST RESOURCE CORP (CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS).

Hospitals and medical centers near Benedict:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - FREDONIA (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; FREDONIA, KS)
  • HILLCREST MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; FREDONIA, KS)
  • FREDONIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL HHA (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; FREDONIA, KS)
  • HOME SWEET HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; FREDONIA, KS)
  • HOME TOWN HEALTH CARE LLC (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; FREDONIA, KS)
  • CHRISTOPHER MANOR OF NEODESHA (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; NEODESHA, KS)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - NEODESHA (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; NEODESHA, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Benedict:

  • Allen County Community College (about 29 miles; Iola, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,089)
  • Pittsburg State University (about 60 miles; Pittsburg, KS; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • Emporia State University (about 60 miles; Emporia, KS; FT enrollment: 4,687)
  • Butler Community College (about 64 miles; El Dorado, KS; FT enrollment: 6,676)
  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (about 71 miles; Miami, OK; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 80 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)
  • Cowley County Community College (about 82 miles; Arkansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 3,173)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Wilson County Rural Fire District Station 5 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Main business address in Benedict: QUEST RESOURCE CORP (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Wilson 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 city:

2.1 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

55.9%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.8%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Benedict:

Marital status in Benedict, KS
  • Never married: 11.7%
  • Now married: 52.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.6%
  • Divorced: 29.2%

For population 25 years and over in Benedict:

  • High school or higher: 54.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

42.3
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Benedict, KS (based on Wilson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,20721
Mainline Protestant1,71110
Catholic8002
Other-1
None4,691-
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: 2
Wilson County:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Here:

8.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
This county:

11.20 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.6%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Wilson County:

29.1%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Wilson County:

13.1%
Kansas:

13.4%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Strongest AM radio stations in Benedict:

  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KKOY (1460 AM; 1 kW; CHANUTE, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Benedict:

  • KINZ (95.3 FM; HUMBOLDT, KS; Owner: SUTCLIFFE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KGGF-FM (104.1 FM; FREDONIA, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KARF (91.9 FM; INDEPENDENCE, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KKOY-FM (105.5 FM; CHANUTE, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 194ft / 59.3mTotal length
  • $1,550,000Total costs
  • 82,929Total average daily traffic
  • 910Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,735Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Benedict, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 41930-1939
  • 41940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Benedict, KS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KC0WNX, Licensee ID: L01144931, Grant Date: 04/27/2006, Expiration Date: 04/27/2016, Cancellation Date: 04/28/2018, Certifier: Nathan R Varner, Registrant: Nathan R Varner, 18911 Us 75 Hwy, Benedict, KS 66714


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Benedict, KS
  • 68.2%Utility gas
  • 13.6%Electricity
  • 9.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Benedict, KS
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Benedict compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age 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.
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