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Benton County
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Benton County, Minnesota is a blend of lively towns and tranquil rural landscapes set along the Mississippi River. The county is popular for its outdoor recreation, friendly communities, and easy access to amenities, making it an inviting destination for families and nature lovers. Its towns feature a mix of local dining, parks, and seasonal events.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
206,873
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
45.70°, -94.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,148
Local Cost
$1,355
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
6.5°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-9.6°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-40.2°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
747 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
STC
Distance
18 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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