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Benkelman
City in Nebraska, United States
Overview
Benkelman is a peaceful, small town in southwest Nebraska, offering genuine Midwestern charm and close-knit community vibes. It's a gateway to outdoor adventures on the Republican River and a great base for exploring rural Nebraska. Visitors will find friendly locals and scenic landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Nebraska
Population
821
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
40.05°, -101.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,370
Local Cost
$880
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
50
English
100
Temperature
12.1°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
-0.3°C
Record High
45.4°C
Record Low
-20.1°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
499 mm
Internet Speed
105 Mbps
Upload
99 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
27.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-15.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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