What are the schools like in St. Benedict, IA?

School district data for St. Benedict is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in St. Benedict?

The median household income in St. Benedict, IA is $81,563 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 25.0%.

What is the weather like in St. Benedict, IA?

St. Benedict has an average high temperature of 24.9°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.3 inches.

St. Benedict, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in St. Benedict, IA?

St. Benedict has a violent crime rate of 33.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 47.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is St. Benedict, IA a Good Place to Live?

St. Benedict is a small town of 44 in Iowa, with a median household income of $81,563 and a 25.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: St. Benedict stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether St. Benedict is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All St. Benedict city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the St. Benedict metro area.

Metric	St. Benedict, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,563	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

St. Benedict's violent crime rate is 33.8 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

33.8 /100k

Property Crime

47.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	St. Benedict, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

St. Benedict sees average highs of 24.9°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 35.0 inches of annual precipitation and 35.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	St. Benedict, IA
Average High — January	24.9°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	35.0"
Annual Snowfall	35.3"

Demographics

Metric	St. Benedict, IA	National Avg
Population	44	—
Median Age	43.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	25.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	9.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sexton, IA 3 mi Wesley, IA 5 mi Corwith, IA 6 mi Irvington, IA 7 mi Algona, IA 9 mi

St. Benedict vs Other Cities

St. Benedict, IA vs Sexton, IA St. Benedict, IA vs Wesley, IA St. Benedict, IA vs Corwith, IA St. Benedict, IA vs Irvington, IA St. Benedict, IA vs Algona, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Benedict, IA affordable or expensive?

St. Benedict has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $81,563.

What is the crime rate in St. Benedict, IA?

St. Benedict's violent crime rate is 33.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 47.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in St. Benedict?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is St. Benedict, IA a good place to live?

St. Benedict, IA has a population of 44, a median household income of $81,563, and an unemployment rate of 25.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in St. Benedict?

St. Benedict averages 24.9°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.0 inches with about 35.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of St. Benedict?

The population of St. Benedict, Iowa is 44 with a median age of 43.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in St. Benedict?

Key numbers for living in St. Benedict: median home N/A, median household income $81,563, crime index 6 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Benedict side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.