KSMap-doton-Benedict, 2005
Benedict’s story
140 years in pictures
Census counts: 215 in 1910, a low of 16 in 1990, 69 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1938 on.
- 1886Benedict is settled
BenedictKS
A town of 71, settled in 1886.
Population
71
2025 Census estimate · −2.7% since 2020
Median home value
$24K
Census ACS
Household income
$46K
median
Median age
58.5
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Benedict a good place to live?
Benedict’s median age is 58.5 years, where Kansas’ towns sit at 38.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Only 1 of the 152 Kansas towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Benedict. Benedict has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
71 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Benedict: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Benedict, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet3 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Benedict’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWilson County ClerkWilson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code6671466714 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Benedict.
Natural hazards
Benedict faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Benedict
Benedict has chilly winters and warm summers. Benedict’s July high is 90°F, near the Kansas town median (91°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
7″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–46°
Spring46–68°
Summer67–89°
Fall47–70°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 12
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of Benedict’s adults report frequent physical distress than in the typical Kansas or U.S. town
16% of adults report frequent physical distress in Benedict. Benedict beats the Kansas average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 23% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Benedict.
| Benedict | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
0 better19 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Benedict | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.1% | 11.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.4% | 6.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.4% | 6.4% |
Fredonia Regional Hospital
7.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Benedict
15pages on Benedict
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Benedict; the nearest are
Neosho County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Chanute15.5 mi$5,780 in-state tuitionPittsburg State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Pittsburg59.3 mi$8,400 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Benedict residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Benedict
City in Wilson County, Kansas
Benedict is a city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States, along the Verdigris River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 69.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 850 ft
- ZIP code
- 66714
- Area code
- 620
Questions about Benedict
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Benedict, KS a good place to live?
Benedict has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.