Balaton City, MN
Living in Balaton City
Bikeability
7
Walkability
25
Commute
70
Public Transit
7
Affordability
98
Public Safety
95
Airports
28
Hospitals
85
Colleges
37
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
70
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
600
Population
-162 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
55%
Family Households
-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate40%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$50k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
-9% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$72k
Median Home Value
+$7.5k (2010–19)
5%
Built 2000 or Later
$382
Median Monthly Rent
+$69 (2010–19)
67%
Owner-Occupied
-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached95%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier43%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K50%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas55%
Utility gas6%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Balaton City
United States45
Minnesota28
Lyon County16
Property Crime in Balaton City
United States48
Minnesota45
Lyon County23
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 | 14 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 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 Balaton City
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding25
Tornado16
Blizzard13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Balaton City, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Balaton City, MN
St Marys Catholic School
12 miles, E
Holy Redeemer School
15 miles, N
True Light Christian School
16 miles, N
Chandler Christian School
21 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Balaton City, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
16 miles, N
South Dakota State University
45 miles, W
Dakota State University
63 miles, W
University of Sioux Falls
65 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Balaton City, MN
Sanford Tracy
13 miles, E
Avera Tyler Hospital
13 miles, W
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
16 miles, N
Murray County Memorial Hospital
17 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Balaton City, MN
Joe Foss Field
62 miles, SW
St. Cloud Regional Airport
127 miles, NE
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
129 miles, S