About St. Benedict
Set in the northeastern part of Kansas, St. Benedict is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, St. Benedict is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.44 square miles.
📰 St. Benedict News Today
- Harlan David Schmitz Obituary (2026) - St. Benedict, KS - Lauer Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Apr 7
- Rosetta Umscheid Obituary Nov 12, 2023 Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home | Wamego, KS · Nov 12
- Our Hidden Treasures, the Great Churches of Northeast Kansas Benedictine College · Mar 10
- Kansas awards Benedictine abbey $5 million grant to expand local child care capacity OSV News · May 1
- Monday Starter: Benedictine sisters denounce remarks by NFL's Butker Global Sisters Report · May 20
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What Makes St. Benedict Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northeastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.44 sq mi
Coordinates39.8929, -96.1029