Quality of Life and Culture in Benkelman, NE - PlaceVista

Benkelman, NE A-

Population: 938

Home Price: $73,800

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Overview

Benkelman is a village in the state of Nebraska with a population of 938. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Benkelman has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (F) Poor
Residents: Families
School Rating: (D) Fair
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 9.3 minutes
Walkability: (B) Good
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Benkelman, NE

Employment and Income	Benkelman	Nebraska	United States
Per Capita Income	$25,110	$29,832	$32,693
Median Household Income	$43,182	$57,886	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	17.9%	7.0%	10.5%

Age	Benkelman	Nebraska	United States
Median Age	42.6	43.6	42.3

Gender	Benkelman	Nebraska	United States
Male	50.6%	51.3%	49.8%
Female	49.4%	48.7%	50.2%

Race	Benkelman	Nebraska	United States
White	98.7%	92.3%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.6%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	1.7%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.3%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.6%	2.7%
Multiracial	1.3%	3.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	Benkelman	Nebraska	United States
Median Home Price	$73,800	$97,806	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$385	$515	$801
Family Households	41.5%	41.5%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	31.9%	31.9%	26.2%
Homeowners	75.1%	79.6%	72.9%
Renters	24.9%	20.4%	27.1%

Education	Benkelman	Nebraska	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	3.0%	5.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	26.2%	26.2%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	27.5%	23.7%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	9.7%	13.2%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	14.5%	12.9%	15.0%

Proficiency	Benkelman	Nebraska	United States
Mathematics	34.5%	54.3%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	44.5%	53.1%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Benkelman	Nebraska	United States
Murder	NA	2.1	3.0
Rape	NA	55.2	38.0
Robbery	NA	10.6	40.7
Assault	NA	114.7	188.5

Property Crime	Benkelman	Nebraska	United States
Burglary	NA	175.1	336.1
Theft	NA	1152.0	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	119.1	167.1
Arson	NA	9.8	10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Benkelman, NE

spaghetti
cooking

basketball
coaching

tv

warm weather
mountain

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