Lake Benton City, MN
Living in Lake Benton City
Bikeability
36
Walkability
80
Commute
66
Public Transit
36
Affordability
100
Public Safety
83
Airports
21
Hospitals
85
Colleges
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
74
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
668
Population
+5 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
48%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate42%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone48%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$41k
Median Household Income
+$6.9k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office24%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked10%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$87k
Median Home Value
+$31k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$387
Median Monthly Rent
+$62 (2010–19)
64%
Owner-Occupied
-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached85%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas67%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake Benton City
United States45
Minnesota28
Lincoln County19
Property Crime in Lake Benton City
United States48
Minnesota45
Lincoln County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Benton City
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding39
Tornado23
Blizzard17
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Benton City, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Benton City, MN
St Edward School
26 miles, NE
Southwest Mn Christian High School
28 miles, S
Edgerton Christian Elementary
28 miles, S
Free Christian
28 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Benton City, MN
South Dakota State University
24 miles, W
Southwest Minnesota State University
30 miles, NE
Dakota State University
44 miles, SW
University of Sioux Falls
55 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Benton City, MN
Avera Tyler Hospital
8 miles, E
Hendricks Community Hospital
18 miles, N
Pipestone County Medical Center
19 miles, S
Avera Flandreau Hospital-Cah
21 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lake Benton City, MN
Joe Foss Field
52 miles, SW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
129 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
132 miles, NW
St. Cloud Regional Airport
141 miles, NE