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Benedict
A city of 69 people in Kansas
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About Benedict
City in Wilson County, Kansas69Population
0.1 sq miArea
850 ftElevation
Benedict is a city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States, along the Verdigris River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 69.
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Town numbers
ZIP code66714
Area code620
Living in Benedict
Health in Benedict
Compared with Kansas
13worse than KS
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Fredonia Regional HospitalFredonia · 7.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/HumboldtHumboldt · 21.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Benedict · CMS · HRSAHealth in Benedict →
Natural hazards in Benedict
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Benedict →
Climate in Benedict
Full climate →Benedict has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
46° / 25°Winter
68° / 46°Spring
89° / 67°Summer
70° / 47°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Benedict →
Libraries near Benedict
See all →Nearest: Fredonia Public LibraryFredonia · 7.9 miles · 57 hrs a week
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