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Benedict

A village of 203 people in Nebraska
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Nebraska - Benedict through Grant, 1917

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Village in York County, Nebraska, United States
203Population
0.2 sq miArea
1,680 ftElevation

Benedict is a village in York County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Benedict had a population of 203.

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ZIP code68316
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Housing in Benedict

$278K▲ 2.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Benedict home is worth about $278,000, up 2.5% in a year, close to the Nebraska typical home.

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Most working residents leave Benedict for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are York (24%), Lincoln (9%) and Grand Island (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

York
24%
Lincoln
9%
Grand Island
4%
Omaha
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Benedict →

Health in Benedict

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3better than NE·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

York General Health Care ServicesYork · 9.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health CenterColumbus · 33.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Benedict · CMS · HRSAHealth in Benedict →

Natural hazards in Benedict

81
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.

🧊 Hail💨 Strong wind🌊 Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Benedict →

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Benedict has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 17°Winter
62° / 39°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
64° / 40°Fall
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Nearest: Stromsburg Public LibraryStromsburg · 7.5 miles · 32 hrs a week

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