Lake Benton Township, MN
Living in Lake Benton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute29
Public Transit1
Affordability46
Public Safety80
Airports23
Hospitals85
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools82
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
172Population-21 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-25% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years42%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate30%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$78kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-23% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K26%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office27%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$276kMedian Home Value+$74k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$31 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached95%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K36%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas58%
Utility gas7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake Benton Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Lincoln County19
Property Crime in Lake Benton Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Lincoln County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 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 Lake Benton Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding38
Tornado21
Blizzard15
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Benton Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Benton Township, MN
Southwest Mn Christian High School
25 miles, S
Edgerton Christian Elementary
25 miles, S
Chandler Christian School
25 miles, SE
Free Christian
26 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Benton Township, MN
South Dakota State University
27 miles, W
Southwest Minnesota State University
28 miles, NE
Dakota State University
46 miles, W
University of Sioux Falls
55 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Benton Township, MN
Avera Tyler Hospital
6 miles, NE
Pipestone County Medical Center
17 miles, S
Hendricks Community Hospital
21 miles, NW
Avera Flandreau Hospital-Cah
22 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lake Benton Township, MN
Joe Foss Field
52 miles, SW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
127 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
136 miles, NW
St. Cloud Regional Airport
140 miles, NE