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Benkelman, NE


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBenkelman Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBenkelman Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Benkelman Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Benkelman, NE

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity34
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Housing Recently Built23
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