Lake Benton, MN

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):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Lake Benton Almanac

Lake Benton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lake Benton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lake Benton Public Libraries

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Lake Benton High Schools (2004)

LAKE BENTON SEC.
101 GARFIELD ST.
507-368-4241
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 93 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Lake Benton Colleges

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