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| Lake Benton (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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| Population | 759 | 869 | 693 | 703 | 683 | -20 | -2.84 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 3.60 | 4.19 | 3.59 | 3.82 | 3.78 | -0.04 | -1.05 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 210.83 | 207.40 | 193.04 | 183.81 | 180.69 | -2.92 | -1.59 |
| Housing Units | 306 | 377 | 353 | 365 | 383 | +18 | +4.93 |
| Households | -- | 362 | 324 | 334 | 338 | +4 | +1.20 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.40 | 2.14 | 2.09 | 2.02 | -0.07 | -3.35 |
Lake Benton is a city in Lincoln County, Minnesota. U.S. Routes 14 and 75 are two of the main routes in the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.62 square miles (11.97 km2), of which 3.78 square miles (9.79 km2) is land and 0.84 square miles (2.18 km2) is water. The elevation is 1,762 ft (537 m) above sea level.
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As of the census of 2010, there were 683 people, 338 households, and 177 families residing in the city. The population density was 180.7 inhabitants per square mile (69.8/km2). There were 383 housing units at an average density of 101.3 per square mile (39.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.1% African American, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.
There were 338 households of which 20.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.6% were non-families. 44.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 26% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.76.
The median age in the city was 48.8 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 28.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
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Lake Benton City Hall 106 S Center Street PO Box 206 Lake Benton, MN 56149-0206 Phone: (507) 368-4641 Fax: (507) 368-4806
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| Title | Term Ends | Name and Address | Phone | |
| Mayor | 12/31/2022 | Michael W. Carpenter
518 W Benton Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 |
(507) 530-7555 | |
| Clerk/Treasurer | appointed | Eileen Christensen 106 S Center Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 |
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| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Mark Dunn 875 W Benton Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 |
(507) 820-0851 | |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Daryl Schlapkohl 302 S Garfield Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 |
(507) 368-4800 | |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | David Enke 203 Fremont Street S Lake Benton, MN 56149 |
(507) 368-4814 | |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Rosemary DeZeeuw 109 S Morton Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 |
(507) 368-4624 | |
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US Post Office 126 E Benton Street Lake Benton, MN 56149-1309 Phone: (507) 368-4229 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
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| Utility Type | Utility Name | Utility Phone |
| Electricity | Otter Tail Power Co. | (507) 368-7214 |
| Natural Gas | n/a | -- |
| Wastewater | City of Lake Benton | (507) 368-4641 |
| Water | City of Lake Benton | (507) 368-4641 |
| Telephone | Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative | (605) 874-2181 |
| Cable TV | Mediacom | (800) 422-1473 |
| Employer | Products/Services | Employees |
| Lake Benton Public School | Elementary & Secondary Schools | 45 |
| Country House | Full-Service Restaurants | 18 |
| Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water | Water, Sewage & Other Systems | 11 |
| City of Lake Benton | Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support | 10 |
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Heritage Center 108 Center Street S Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9577 The Heritage Center, featuring a Victorian-style front, is operated and managed by the Lake Benton Area Historical Society. It includes a visitors center and musuem, as well as a wind power learning center. The Society’s mission is to collect, preserve and disseminate knowledge about the history of the Lake Benton area and to relate that history to its visitors.
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Lake Benton Opera
House 118 E Benton Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4620 Built in the 19th Century, the Lake Benton Opera House has seen many changes over the decades, but it still stands as vibrant and relevant here in the 21st Century as it did when the last brick was laid back in 1895. In 1970, the building was scheduled for demolition after years of sitting empty and falling into a state of disrepair. Due to the diligence of a group of passionate citizens, our amazing facility was saved from the wrecking ball. With the help of a lot of hard work and many financial contributions, the theatre was restored. In 1976, the Opera House was incorporated as a non-profit organization and continues to thrive today. We are dedicated to bringing quality theatre to southwestern Minnesota and the surrounding region, as well as serving as the cultural center of our community.
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| Lake Benton Medical Clinic 109 E Benton Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4323 |
| Lake Benton Schools Independent School District #404 101 S Garfield Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4235 |
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First Baptist
Church 504 US Highway 75 Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4319 Pastor: Rich Riley Sunday Service: 10:45 am
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| Grace Lutheran Church - ELCA 101 S Sherman Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4243 Pastor: n/a Sunday Service: n/a
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| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses US Highway 14 E Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9365 Pastor: n/a Sunday Service: 10:00 am
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Lighthouse Assembly of God Church 1966 County Road 124 Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9303 Pastor: Rev. Jon Olson Sunday Service: 10:30 am
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St. Genevieve Catholic Church 119 S Sherman Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4232 Pastor: Father Ronald Huberty Sunday Mass: 8:15 am
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John's Lutheran Church - WELS 113 Garfield Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4656 Pastor: Rev. Dave Furno Sunday Service: 9:00 am
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| United Methodist Church 102 Bluff Street E Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9395 Pastor: Daren Junker Sunday Service: 9:00 am
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Lake Benton News 128 E Benton Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-3604 |
| Hole in the Mountain Park Hole in the Mountain park is located within the western city limits of Lake Benton just off Highway #14. The park has 33 campsites with electricity and water and 30 electrical sites located in a separate area which is reserved for those campers who bring their horses. The park is approximately 800 acres of woodland and prairie land and throughout the park you will find historical sites along five miles of hiking/horse trails. Two picnic areas are included in the park along with a Chalet which includes shower facilities. The Chalet can be rented for family reunions, graduation parties and other functions. Cost is $100.00 per day. |
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| Norwegian Creek Park Norwegian Creek park is located one mile north and one mile east of the City of Lake Benton. The park consumes 128 acres and is located on the western shores of Lake Benton lake. There are 92 campsites with electricity and water. Facilities include two picnic shelters, a bathhouse with showers, a fish-cleaning shed, RV dump station, a swimming beach and two boat launches. |
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| Picnic Point County Park Picnic Point is located eight miles north, three miles west, and one mile north of Lake Benton. The park is 43 acres located on the southern side of Lake Shaokatan. Picnic Point offers 30 campsites with electricity and water. It also has numerous sites without electricity. Also, Picnic Point has one picnic shelter, a swimming beach, two boat launches, a floating T-doc, a fish cleaning shed, and a RV dump station. |
| A & C Excavating 2118 County Road 13 Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 530-2282 |
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| AES Alternative Energy 1740 US Highway 14 Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9222 |
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| Appel Electric 1967 County Road 15 Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9467 |
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| Becker's Resort 325 Lake Shore Drive Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4399 |
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| Benton Valley Manor 106 Bluff Street W Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4600 |
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| Beth's Day Care 306 Prospect Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4594 |
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| Blondie's Hair Studio 103 W Benton Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4441 |
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| Buffalo Ridge State Agency 107 Center Street N Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-6693 |
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| Busselman Valley Lumber 117 Center Street S Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9620 |
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| C S Natural Health Center 101 W US Highway 14 Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9224 |
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| Carpenter Auction and Realty Company 101 Grant Street S Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4307 |
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| Clocker Drywall 105 Bluff Street W Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 215-7617 |
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| Construction Partners LLC 124 Center Street S Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-2310 |
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| Country Side Nursery 1186 County Road 118 Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9622 |
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| Country Supper Club 405 E US Highway 14 Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4223 |
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| D & M Masonry LLC 105 Cottage Street S Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-2021 |
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| Dandy Lions 407 Fremont Street S Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4511 |
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| Dezeeuw Field Complex 606 Mork Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4641 |
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| Eldridge Stuefen Farms 2088 US Highway 75 Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4611 |
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| First Security Bank of Canby 107 Center Street N Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4261 |
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| Gary Nordmeyer Construction 110 Parkview Drive Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4654 |
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| Gilbert Farms 1893 US Highway 75 Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9244 |
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| Hartquist Funeral Home 102 Fremont Street S Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9385 |
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| Heartland Hutterian Brethren 2171 100th Avenue Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4601 |
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| Heritage Center 108 Center Street S Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9577 |
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| Homestead CMSC 501 Mork Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4250 |
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| IPS 1876 160th Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4015 |
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| Jakland Farms Inc. 2029 180th Avenue Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9291 |
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| Johansen Repairs 109 W Benton Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4390 |
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| Kinner and Company Ltd. 104 Center Street S Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-2711 |
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| Kjergaard Sports 1951 200th Avenue Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4696 |
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| Lake Benton Area Chamber of Commerce 106 Center Street S Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9577 |
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| Lake Benton Bar 114 Center Street N Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4507 |
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Lake Benton City Hall 106 S Center Street PO Box 206 Lake Benton, MN 56149-0206 Phone: (507) 368-4641 Fax: (507) 368-4806
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| Lake Benton Medical Clinic 109 E Benton Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4323 |
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| Lake Benton News 128 E Benton Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4604 |
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| Lake Benton Opera House 118 E Benton Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4620 |
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| Lake Benton Parts House 101 N Center Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9526 |
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| Lake Benton Police Department 110 W Benton Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4830 |
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| Lake Benton Storage 507 Lakeview Street S Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9300 |
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| Lake Benton Valley Journal 120 Center Street N Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4604 |
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| Lakeside Landscaping LLC 2317 150th Avenue Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 275-6999 |
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| Leah's Massage and Body Works 110 Center Street N Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9552 |
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| Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water 415 E Benton Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4248 |
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| Lunch Box 116 Center Street N Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-3400 |
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| Mary's Shoppe 107 Center Street N Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9530 |
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| Park Farms 1771 130th Avenue Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-2045 |
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| Petersen Gravel 109 Parkview Drive Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4672 |
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| Power Lift Hydraulic Doors 1482 200th Avenue Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9500 |
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| Prairie Rose Antique Gallery 102 Center Street S Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9576 |
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| Ray Sportel Trucking Inc. 112 Morton Street S Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4200 |
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| Rethwisch and Son LLC 101 N Center Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4283 |
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| Rick's Welding and Repair 1482 200th Avenue Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9500 |
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| S & E Auto Clinic 108 W Benton Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9288 |
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| Showboat Pavilion 114 Center Street S Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-3010 |
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| Supreme Pork Inc. 1307 County Road 12 Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4209 |
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| Thomas Electric Inc. 112 Center Street S Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4265 |
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US Post Office 126 E Benton Street Lake Benton, MN 56149-1309 Phone: (507) 368-4229 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
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| Valley Lumber 117 Center Street S Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-9620 |
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| Veire BP Station and Mini Mart 117 E Benton Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4204 |
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| Weber Farm Inc. 1978 County Road 13 Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 828-1182 |
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| Western Veterinary Clinic 1966 130th Street Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 234-3098 |
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| Wooden Diamond Bed and Breakfast 1593 Shady Shore Drive Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: (507) 368-4305 |
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