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Benkelman, NE
City in Dundy County, Nebraska.
Population
905
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
755
ZIP codes
0
Benkelman and its ZIP codes
Benkelman at a glance
- Benkelman is about 29 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,188 a year, 45% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,500 (52% below Nebraska) and median rent is $700 a month.
Local data for Benkelman, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benkelman, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,188
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$114,500
Median rent
$700/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
8.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (301), Irish Americans (190), Dutch Americans (109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dundy County. PPP loans are for Benkelman.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,348
650 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$98,564
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$23.4M
FY 2026, $14,137 per person
How people get to work
Benkelman, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.3%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 8.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benkelman, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
715
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
91° / 16°F
19.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benkelman, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Benkelman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParksCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| MaxCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| StrattonVillage | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| Bird City, KSCity | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| McDonald, KSCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| HaiglerVillage | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| St. Francis, KSCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| WaunetaVillage | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| EndersCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.1 |
| Laird, COCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.2 |
| HamletVillage | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benkelman, NE in?
- Benkelman is in Dundy County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Benkelman, NE?
- About 905 people live in Benkelman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benkelman?
- Nearby places include Parks (9.2 mi), Max (9.5 mi), Stratton (19 mi), Bird City, KS (20 mi), McDonald, KS (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023