Benedict, Kansas

Benedict is a city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States, along the Verdigris River.  In 2020, 69 people lived there.

History
Benedict started in the year 1866. This was when a railroad was built through the area. Benedict was planned out at the junction of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and the Missouri Pacific Railroad. It was named after S. S. Benedict.

Geography
Benedict is at  (37.627014, -95.743500). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.

Climate
Benedict has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Benedict has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

People

2020 census
The 2020 census says that there were 69 people, 33 households, and 19 families living in Benedict. Of the households, 81.8% owned their home and 18.2% rented their home.

The median age was 48.3 years. Of the people, 82.6% were White, 2.9% were Native American, and 14.5% were two or more races. None were Hispanic or Latino.

2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 73 people, 34 households, and 19 families living in Benedict.

2000 census
The 2000 census says that there were 103 people, 46 households, and 23 families living in Benedict.

Education
Benedict is a part of USD 484 Fredonia.

Benedict High School was closed because of school unification. The Benedict High School mascot was Bulldogs.

References

Other websites
City
 Benedict - Directory of Public Officials
Schools
 USD 484, local school district
Maps
 Benedict City Map, KDOT

Category:Cities in Wilson County, Kansas