The Town FilesBenton County, Minnesota
41,593 people. The median home is worth $271,000 (typical Minnesota town: $301,800) and the median household earns $74,410.
Towns in Benton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk Rapids | 13,862 | $256,100 | $71,841 | 35.3 |
| Watab | 3,402 | $318,200 | $99,018 | 44.2 |
| Foley | 2,711 | $203,800 | $58,833 | 34.2 |
People and housing
| Benton County | Typical Minnesota town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $271,000 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $982 | $991 |
| Median household income | $74,410 | $87,375 |
| Median age | 36.2 | 42.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.2% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 6.9% |
Jobs and pay
17,384 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,955 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 316 storm events in Benton County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Benton County has been included in 13 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| April 8, 1997 | Flood | DR-1175: Severe Flooding, High Winds,Severe Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).