BenedictSD
A town of 23. Nearly 55.6% of it is conserved land.
Population
23
residents
Median age
27.9
years
What makes Benedict stand out
The thing Benedict does most differently from other towns.
Small town
23 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Outdoors
Nearly a third of Benedict is conserved land
5.9 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
55.6%conserved
55.6%
conserved · 12,676 of 22,801 acres
5.9 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Benedict has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–29°
Spring34–57°
Summer59–83°
Fall36–60°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Benedict is
Benedict tracks South Dakota closely on all 26 CDC measures.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
0 better26 too close to call0 worse
Avera Queen of Peace
24.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →