Benton County, Minnesota
Among the top 16% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 18% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 74% of US counties
- top 4% for park & nature access
- top 15% for broadband access
- bottom 6% for estimated total tax burden
Benton County is a county in Minnesota with about 41,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include park & nature access, broadband access, and summer humidity. It rates lower on income tax and estimated total tax burden.
Official websiteco.benton.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in0.8 in
humid 63%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 63% of US counties
Home Value$229k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$907better than 34% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 21% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.07%better than 35% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden16.03%better than 6% of US counties
Unemployment3.7%better than 70% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)12°F3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation30.1 in25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall52.5 inbetter than 10% of US counties
Sunny Days234 daysbetter than 47% of US counties
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 75% of US counties
Comfortable Days85 daysbetter than 66% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk51.3better than 48% of US counties
School Quality66.0better than 69% of US counties
Violent Crime657/100kbetter than 58% of US counties
Property Crime1360/100kbetter than 30% of US counties
Community
Population41,30064th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.213th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2242nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0263rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3343rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.2%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.5%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.1%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 64% of US counties
Walkability6.9/20better than 73% of US counties
Airport Distance69 mibetter than 68% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.3%better than 85% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 96% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Benton County an affordable place to live?
- Benton County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 63% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Benton County?
- The median home value in Benton County is $229k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Benton County?
- Median household income in Benton County is $70k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Benton County?
- Median gross rent in Benton County is $907 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Benton County safe?
- Benton County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 657/100k (better than 58%). Property crime is 1360/100k.
- What is the weather like in Benton County?
- Benton County averages 71°F in July and 12°F in January, with 30.1 in of annual precipitation and about 234 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Benton County?
- Public-school quality in Benton County is above average, scoring better than 69% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Benton County?
- The average one-way commute in Benton County is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)