Benkelman, NE

Benkelman, Nebraska

Benkelman, Nebraska, in Dundy county, is 169 miles E of Greeley, Colorado (center to center) and 175 miles E of Aurora, Colorado. The city contains a population of approximately 1,006.

The People and Families of Benkelman

In Benkelman, about 58% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Benkelman, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Benkelman boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Benkelman had a median family income of $37,813.

Benkelman Housing

Benkelman has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing stock in Benkelman might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Nebraska. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Benkelman the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Benkelman, 86% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Benkelman strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Benkelman, NE

Comparing Benkelman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Benkelman Almanac

Benkelman Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Benkelman Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Benkelman, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Benkelman Public Libraries

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Benkelman Hospitals

DUNDY COUNTY HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
P O BOX 626, 1313 NORTH CHEYENNE ST
(308) 423-2204
Emergency Service: Yes

Benkelman High Schools (2004)

DUNDY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
308-423-2738
Serves 146 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Benkelman Colleges

(List of All Nebraska Colleges)

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