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Lake Benton, Minnesota, in Lincoln county, is 52 miles NE of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 156 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 703 residents.
In Lake Benton, about 61% of adults are married. People in Lake Benton have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.
You'll see many senior citizens in the city.
In 2000, Lake Benton had a median family income of $36,750.
The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Lake Benton.
According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Lake Benton was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Lake Benton. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Lake Benton, 90% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Lake Benton let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Comparing Lake Benton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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