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St. Benedict, IA
Census-designated place in Kossuth County, Iowa.
Population
25
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
33
ZIP codes
0
St. Benedict and its ZIP codes
St. Benedict at a glance
- St. Benedict is 43% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kossuth County. PPP loans are for St. Benedict.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,948
6,481 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,674
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $8,803 per person
Environment and hazard risk
St. Benedict, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
727
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 6°F
34.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near St. Benedict
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SextonCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.2 |
| WesleyCity | 4.6 mi | 0.7 |
| CorwithCity | 6.3 mi | 1.4 |
| IrvingtonCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| AlgonaCity | 8.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Lu VerneCity | 9.1 mi | 2.1 |
| HutchinsCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
| St. JosephCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| TitonkaCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| LivermoreCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| BurtCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| BrittCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| WodenCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| RenwickCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| KanawhaCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| HardyCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is St. Benedict, IA in?
- St. Benedict is in Kossuth County, Iowa.
- What is the population of St. Benedict, IA?
- About 25 people live in St. Benedict, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near St. Benedict?
- Nearby places include Sexton (2.7 mi), Wesley (4.6 mi), Corwith (6.3 mi), Irvington (7.3 mi), Algona (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023
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