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Benedict
A city of 68 people in North Dakota
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About Benedict
City in North Dakota, United States1906Established
68Population
0.2 sq miArea
2,083 ftElevation
Benedict is a city in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 68 at the 2020 census. Benedict was founded in 1906.
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Town numbers
ZIP code58716
Area code701
Living in Benedict
Health in Benedict
Compared with North Dakota
6better than ND·9worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Garrison Memorial HospitalGarrison · 19.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Northland Health CentersTurtle Lake · 23.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58716 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Benedict →
Natural hazards in Benedict
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Benedict →
Climate in Benedict
Full climate →Benedict has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
22° / 5°Winter
51° / 29°Spring
78° / 54°Summer
54° / 32°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Benedict →
Libraries near Benedict
See all →Nearest: Max Community LibraryMax · 9.8 miles · 21 hrs a week
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