Living in Benkelman, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Benkelman · Census data 2020–2024
Benkelman has 905 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $42,188 (45% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $114,500, the median rent is $700/month.
Benkelman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Benkelman at a glance
- Population
- 905
- Median age
- 44.1State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $42,188State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $114,500State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $700/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.9%
- Average commute
- 8 min
Is Benkelman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 19%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Benkelman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Benkelman the median home value is $114,500, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,026 a month in housing costs.
Benkelman median household income
The median household income in Benkelman is $42,188 and the income per person is $30,723. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Benkelman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 483
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 19%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.24
Benkelman demographics
- Population
- 905
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 391
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Benkelman ›
Education in Benkelman
19.9% of adults 25 and older in Benkelman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Benkelman
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 8 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Benkelman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benkelman | 905 | $42,188 | $114,500 | $700 |
| Stratton | 342 | $34,643 | $54,100 | $750 |
| McDonald | 249 | $90,764 | — | — |
| Bird City | 633 | $70,208 | $102,700 | $634 |
| Haigler | 195 | $45,313 | $68,200 | $821 |
| St. Francis | 1,229 | $49,643 | $108,200 | $657 |
| Wauneta | 531 | $47,143 | $88,100 | $630 |
| Trenton | 487 | $45,000 | $69,200 | $525 |
| Palisade | 321 | $62,813 | $81,300 | $781 |
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What is the median household income in Benkelman, NE?
The median household income in Benkelman is $42,188, 45% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Benkelman?
The median home value in Benkelman is $114,500, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Benkelman?
The median gross rent in Benkelman is $700 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Benkelman, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 19%.
What is the median age in Benkelman?
The median age in Benkelman is 44.1 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Benkelman?
The average commute to work in Benkelman is 8 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Benkelman?
The unemployment rate in Benkelman is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Benkelman?
19.9% of adults in Benkelman have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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