Benedict Township, SD
Living in Benedict Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute30
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety87
Airports8
Hospitals95
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
51Population+17 (2010–19)
25 y Median Age-39 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
38%Family Households-21% (2010–19)
Age
15 to 34 years55%
35 to 54 years4%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate56%
Some College44%
Households
Family household38%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone46%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
33 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
$50K to $74K69%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Private sector56%
Self-employed22%
Occupations
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office36%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van69%
Worked at home16%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value-$19k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
50%Owner-Occupied-50% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 1970 to 197942%
Built 1950 to 195935%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K46%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas88%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benedict Township
United States45
South Dakota31
Sanborn County18
Property Crime in Benedict Township
United States48
South Dakota34
Sanborn County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 5 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benedict Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding29
Tornado33
Blizzard14
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benedict Township, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benedict Township, SD
Mitchell Christian School
24 miles, S
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
24 miles, NW
John Paul Ii Elementary School
26 miles, S
Sunny Plains Christian School
28 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Benedict Township, SD
Dakota Wesleyan University
26 miles, S
Dakota State University
40 miles, E
South Dakota State University
59 miles, E
National American University-Sioux Falls
68 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benedict Township, SD
Avera Queen of Peace
25 miles, S
Huron Regional Medical Center
25 miles, NW
Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital-Cah
28 miles, NE
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center-Cah
32 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Benedict Township, SD
Joe Foss Field
67 miles, SE
Aberdeen Regional Airport
99 miles, N
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
138 miles, SE
Jamestown Regional Airport
201 miles, N