Benkelman township, Kansas
Benkelman township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Benkelman township is a geographic entity located in Cheyenne County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 44. The land area covers 71.96 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 44 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | Suppressed | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 0 | ±11 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6 | ±10 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 0 | ±11 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | Suppressed | — |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±11 |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±11 |
| Civilian Labor Force, Unemployed | 0 | ±11 |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 0 | ±11 |
| Broadband Internet Subscriptions | 0 | ±11 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BENKELMAN
GUS Population: 45 (2024)
ID: 164999
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHEYENNE COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 985, SAINT FRANCIS KS 67756-0985
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GUS Population: 2,646 (2024)
ID: 204508
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 985, SAINT FRANCIS KS 67756-0985
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Education
Listing 2 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | St Francis, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | St Francis, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 4 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College
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College | 24.3 mi away | 1209 Harrison Ave, Goodland, KS, 67735 |
7858903641
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ST. FRANCIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 121 N. SCOTT, ST. FRANCIS, KS, 67756 |
(785) 332-3292
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BIRD CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.6 mi away | 110 EAST 4TH, BIRD CITY, KS, 67731 |
(785) 734-2203
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GOODLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.8 mi away | 812 BROADWAY, GOODLAND, KS, 67735 |
(785) 899-5461
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SAINT FRANCIS, KS US, located 9.8 miles from Benkelman township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.4° | 15.3° | 29.4° | 0.38" | 4.6" |
| February | 46.1° | 17.6° | 31.8° | 0.44" | 4.5" |
| March | 56.5° | 26.3° | 41.4° | 0.72" | 2.9" |
| April | 64.5° | 34.8° | 49.6° | 1.63" | 1.7" |
| May | 74.1° | 45.9° | 60.0° | 2.43" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.2° | 57.1° | 71.6° | 2.42" | 0.0" |
| July | 91.7° | 62.6° | 77.1° | 2.89" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.3° | 60.3° | 74.8° | 2.92" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.5° | 50.3° | 65.9° | 1.49" | 0.3" |
| October | 67.9° | 35.9° | 51.9° | 1.29" | 0.9" |
| November | 54.5° | 24.4° | 39.4° | 0.50" | 2.0" |
| December | 44.5° | 16.2° | 30.4° | 0.45" | 2.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis city | City | 10.2 mi | — |
| Idalia CDP | CDP | 20.2 mi | — |
| Bird City city | City | 21.5 mi | — |
| Kanorado city | City | 22.9 mi | — |
| Goodland city | City | 23.8 mi | — |
| Haigler village | Village | 24.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2002306025. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.