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Bendena, KS
Census-designated place in Doniphan County, Kansas.
Population
140
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
91
ZIP codes
0
Bendena and its ZIP codes
Bendena at a glance
- Bendena is about 2.5 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Bendena, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doniphan County. PPP loans are for Bendena.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,921
2,817 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59M
FY 2026, $7,860 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bendena, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
223
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
61
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 17°F
36.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bendena, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Bendena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SeveranceCity | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| DentonCity | 4.9 mi | 0.1 |
| TroyCity | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| LeonaCity | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| HighlandCity | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| HuronCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| WathenaCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| AtchisonCity | 13 mi | 8 |
| RobinsonCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Rushville, MOVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| LancasterCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| EverestCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ElwoodCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| Lewis and Clark Village, MOTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Forest City, MOCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| Oregon, MOCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bendena, KS in?
- Bendena is in Doniphan County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Bendena, KS?
- About 140 people live in Bendena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bendena?
- Nearby places include Severance (4 mi), Denton (4.9 mi), Troy (5.1 mi), Leona (8 mi), Highland (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023