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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Town numbers

ZIP code55322

Area code952

Living in Benton

Work & commute in Benton

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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.

Waconia

10%

Chaska

Eden Prairie

Chanhassen

2%Work in townlive and work in Benton 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 413Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Benton →

Health in Benton

Compared with Minnesota

2better than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

Conditions all close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.3%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMN 11.4% · better 5.9%Fewer adults without reliable transportationMN 7.1% · better

Care nearby

Ridgeview Medical CenterWaconia · 6.7 mi · ER

Jordan Dental ClinicJordan · 12 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55322, 55368, 55397 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Benton →

Natural hazards in Benton

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Benton flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Benton MapBenton vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Benton →

Climate in Benton

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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.

26° / 9°Winter

55° / 35°Spring

80° / 60°Summer

57° / 38°Fall

How much snow does Benton get?About 52 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 5, with the last in spring around May 5.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Benton →

Schools in Benton

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B⁺

School Grade B+

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.

Schools1

Zion Lutheran SchoolElementary · Grades PK–8 · 78 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.