St. Benedict: Economy & Jobs
St. Benedict's typical household earns $-666,666,666, with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666. The surrounding county supports 5,748 jobs (avg $51,113).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $-666,666,666 — below the Kansas median ($76,643). Poverty rate 30.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $4,930 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $553,357 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $112,243 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $88,170 |
| Median Household Income | $-666,666,666 (vs Kansas $76,644) |
| Poverty Rate | 30.6% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 73% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 73.3% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 5,748 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $293,783,118 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $51,113 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,412,000 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 18 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 368,452 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 20,469.60 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Crop Totals, Grain, Hogs, Corn |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 375 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 4,899 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 244,686 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 4 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Funeral Homes | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 7 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (7)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Haverkamp Grocery Inc |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 6.5 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | MERIDEN-OZAWKIE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $61,184,341 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 5,955.84 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 10,273 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 26.7% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 73.3% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 32.1 years (vs Kansas 37.5y) |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12