Balaton, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
544 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,091 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$476 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$688 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lyon County
2
Marshall Urban Area
2
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lyon County
3
Marshall Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 14
Feb 1 6 19
Mar 2 8 30
Apr 3 4 45
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 7 32
Dec 1 8 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 15, MN State House District 15A, MN
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Schools

Rtr Middle School
7 miles, N • 3.7 star
Lynd Elementary
11 miles, N • 2.8 star
Lynd Middle School
11 miles, N • 2.8 star
Tracy Secondary
12 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Southwest Minnesota State University
16 miles, NE • 2.3 star
South Dakota State University
45 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Sanford Tracy
13 miles, SE
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
16 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
62 miles, SW • 1.4 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
127 miles, NE • 1 star
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