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Benedict, KS
City in Wilson County, Kansas.
Population
61
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
417
ZIP codes
0
Benedict and its ZIP codes
Benedict at a glance
- Benedict is about 12 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wilson County. PPP loans are for Benedict.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,206
2,896 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$67.5M
FY 2026, $7,824 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Benedict, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
484
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
26
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 22°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benedict, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Benedict
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BuffaloCity | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| FredoniaCity | 7.8 mi | 2.4 |
| AltoonaCity | 8.3 mi | 0.5 |
| CoyvilleCity | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
| New AlbanyCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| NeodeshaCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| EarltonCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Fall RiverCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| ChanuteCity | 16 mi | 7.1 |
| TorontoCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| LafontaineCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
| Yates CenterCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| ThayerCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| UrbanaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| SycamoreCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| HumboldtCity | 21 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benedict, KS in?
- Benedict is in Wilson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Benedict, KS?
- About 61 people live in Benedict, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benedict?
- Nearby places include Buffalo (6.2 mi), Fredonia (7.8 mi), Altoona (8.3 mi), Coyville (9.3 mi), New Albany (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023