Map of Benedict city, Kansas

Benedict is a city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States, along the Verdigris River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 69.

Benedict city overview:
Name:	Benedict city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Kansas
County:	Wilson County
Founded:	1866
Incorporated:	1905
Elevation:	853 ft (260 m)
Total Area:	0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²)
Land Area:	0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	69
Population Density:	460/sq mi (180/km²)
ZIP code:	66714
Area code:	620
FIPS code:	2006000

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History

Benedict had its start in the year 1866 by the building of the railroad through that territory. Benedict was laid out at the junction of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and the Missouri Pacific Railroad. It was named for S. S. Benedict.

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Geography

Benedict is located at 37°37′37″N 95°44′37″W / 37.62694°N 95.74361°W / 37.62694; -95.74361 (37.627014, -95.743500). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 square miles (0.39 km), all of it land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Benedict has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.