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A town of 66, settled in 1906.
Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has 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.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 195 in 1920, 68 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2008 and 3 maps from 1929 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Benedict, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Benedict.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Benedict has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Benedict’s July high is 81°F, below both the North Dakota town median (82°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
40% of Benedict adults have high blood pressure, against 31% in North Dakota’s towns and 35% across U.S. towns. 12% of Benedict adults have diabetes. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Benedict.
| Benedict | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 22% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
| What stands out | Benedict | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 18% | 21.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.7% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Benedict; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Benedict residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
City in North Dakota, United States
Benedict is a city in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 68 at the 2020 census. Benedict was founded in 1906.
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Benedict has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.