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Lake Benton, MN


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Lake Benton, Minnesota

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.

The People and Families of Lake Benton

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Benton had a median family income of $36,750.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Lake Benton.

Lake Benton Housing

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.

Commuting

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).

High Points

Lake Benton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyLake Benton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLake Benton Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Lake Benton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Lake Benton, MN

Comparing Lake Benton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women86
Female Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
People in Middle Class or Better63
College Educated Adults53
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built43
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