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Balaton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lyon County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
544
Population
375/sq mi density
$54,091
Median Income
$32,702 per capita
$85,000
Home Value
$89,013 Zillow
$1,081
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
253
Violent Crime/100K
2,449 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,091 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $1,081/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Balaton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,534 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 375/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2329°N, 95.8711°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lyon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Balaton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").