Benton County, MN

Living in Benton County

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 20
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 72
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 96
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Colleges 76
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Schools 73
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Residents

40k Population +2k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate30%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$6.9k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$175k Median Home Value +$4.1k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$698 Median Monthly Rent +$112 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas12%
Utility gas55%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton County

United States45
Minnesota28

Property Crime in Benton County

United States48
Minnesota45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 12 1 9
Feb 17 1 8
Mar 29 2 8
Apr 44 3 3
May 57 3 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 59 3 0
Oct 46 3 1
Nov 30 1 8
Dec 16 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding18
Tornado19
Blizzard2
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton County, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton County, MN

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St Johns Area School
5 miles, SE
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Petra Lutheran School
11 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Benton County, MN

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Saint Johns University
21 miles, SW
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Crown College
58 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton County, MN

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St Cloud Hospital
12 miles, SW
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St Gabriels Hospital
25 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Benton County, MN

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