A town of 713. Public schools that outperform most of Minnesota.
The thing Benton does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Benton. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Benton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 72% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Lutheran School Private | PK–8 | 78 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.
Benton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Most working residents leave Benton for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Waconia (10%), Chaska (9%) and Eden Prairie (7%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Benton beats the Minnesota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Benton | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.9% | 7.1% |
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Schneewind Wildlife Management Area | — | 31 |
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
City in Minnesota, United States
Cologne ( kə-LOHN) is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,047 at the 2020 census, up from 1,519 at the 2010 census. The city is approximately 30 miles from Minneapolis.
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