Benkelman, NE
Living in Benkelman
Bikeability14
Walkability47
Commute100
Public Transit16
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports8
Hospitals53
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
978Population-51 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
49%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate27%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$8.6k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
10 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government28%
Private sector46%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$65kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$363Median Monthly Rent+$127 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K39%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas73%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benkelman
United States45
Nebraska33
Dundy County11
Property Crime in Benkelman
United States48
Nebraska45
Dundy County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (15%)(82%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton7%
Donald Trump90%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 32 | 0 | 4 |
| Mar | 40 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 2 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 39 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 0 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benkelman
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado35
Blizzard10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benkelman, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benkelman, NE
Heartland Christian School
52 miles, SE
Heartland Christian School
52 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
52 miles, SE
St Joseph School
73 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Benkelman, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
136 miles, E
Fort Hays State University
143 miles, SE
National American University-Garden City
148 miles, S
University of Northern Colorado
168 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benkelman, NE
Dundy County Hospital
0 miles, N
Cheyenne County Hospital
24 miles, SW
Rawlins County Health Center
31 miles, SE
Chase County Community Hospital
33 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Benkelman, NE
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
87 miles, NE
Kearney Regional Airport
141 miles, E
Hays Regional Airport
147 miles, SE
Garden City Regional Airport
153 miles, S