Town guide
Benedict
A township of 29 people in Sanborn County, South Dakota
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What’s happening
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Outdoors in Benedict
Parks & trails →Conserved land56%12,676 of 22,801 acres
Trails5.9 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Benedict
Health in Benedict
Compared with South Dakota
≈Just like South Dakota
No difference on any of 26 measures is outside the margin of error.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Nothing stands out: Benedict tracks South Dakota closely.
Care nearby
Avera Queen of PeaceMitchell · 24.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - WoonsocketWoonsocket · 18.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 57314 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Benedict →
Natural hazards in Benedict
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Benedict →
Climate in Benedict
Full climate →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.
29° / 9°Winter
57° / 34°Spring
83° / 59°Summer
60° / 36°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Benedict →
Libraries near Benedict
See all →Nearest: Woonsocket Community LibraryWoonsocket · 18.3 miles · 30 hrs a week
Where Benedict is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
South Dakota · SD · Sanborn CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Benedict
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