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Balaton, MN
City in Lyon County, Minnesota.
Population
551
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
380
ZIP codes
0
Balaton and its ZIP codes
Balaton at a glance
- Balaton is about 5.3 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,688 a year, 39% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,000 (71% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,138 a month.
Local data for Balaton, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Balaton, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,688
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$94,000
Median rent
$1,138/mo
Homeownership
74.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (183), Norwegian Americans (97), Swedish Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lyon County. PPP loans are for Balaton.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,750
13,452 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$168M
FY 2026, $6,666 per person
How people get to work
Balaton, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Balaton, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
775
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
29
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
29.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Balaton, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Balaton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarvinCity | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| RussellCity | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| FlorenceCity | 9 mi | 0.1 |
| LyndCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| RuthtonCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| The LakesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 33.7 |
| TracyCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| TylerCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| CurrieCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| MarshallCity | 16 mi | 10.3 |
| HadleyCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake WilsonCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| SlaytonCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| ArcoCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| GhentCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| HollandCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Balaton, MN in?
- Balaton is in Lyon County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Balaton, MN?
- About 551 people live in Balaton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Balaton?
- Nearby places include Garvin (5.7 mi), Russell (7 mi), Florence (9 mi), Lynd (11 mi), Ruthton (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023