Lake Benton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lincoln County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
698
Population
217/sq mi density
$52,000
Median Income
$31,527 per capita
$91,900
Home Value
$202,971 Zillow
$550
Median Rent
35.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,000 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,900 home value, $550/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Benton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. The area receives 42.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,770 ft (539 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2622°N, 96.2993°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brookings Regional (BKX) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in |
Lake Benton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.7").