Benton County, MN
Living in Benton County
Bikeability13
Walkability20
Commute68
Public Transit23
Affordability72
Public Safety86
Airports31
Hospitals96
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
40kPopulation+2k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate30%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$175kMedian Home Value+$4.1k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$698Median Monthly Rent+$112 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas12%
Utility gas55%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton County
United States45
Minnesota28
Property Crime in Benton County
United States48
Minnesota45
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 | 12 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 30 | 1 | 8 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding18
Tornado19
Blizzard2
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton County, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton County, MN
St Johns Area School
5 miles, SE
Montessori School of Sauk Rapids
10 miles, SW
Petra Lutheran School
11 miles, SW
St Cloud Christian School
12 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Benton County, MN
Saint Cloud State University
13 miles, SW
College of Saint Benedict
18 miles, SW
Saint Johns University
21 miles, SW
Crown College
58 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton County, MN
St Cloud Hospital
12 miles, SW
Fairview Northland Regional Hospital
22 miles, SE
St Gabriels Hospital
25 miles, NW
Centracare Health-Monticello
30 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Benton County, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
11 miles, S
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
49 miles, N
Duluth International Airport
117 miles, NE