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Bena, MN

City in Cass County, Minnesota.

Population

79

Land area

0.5sq mi

People per sq mi

156

ZIP codes

0

Bena and its ZIP codes

Full map

Bena at a glance

  • Bena is about 2.2 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.

Local data for Bena, MN

Counts from official public data

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Bena.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,160

10,595 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,994

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$320M

FY 2026, $10,648 per person

Cass County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Bena, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

850

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

8

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / -2°F

26.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bena, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.1%

U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts

Diabetes

18.7%

U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts

Smoking

28.7%

U.S. 12.8% +15.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.8%

U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts

Cities near Bena

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Federal DamCity6.9 mi2.2
Ball ClubCensus-designated place12 mi2.8
Boy RiverCity12 mi0.4
IngerCensus-designated place18 mi1.9
Cass LakeCity19 mi1.1
Deer RiverCity19 mi1.5
ZempleCity20 mi0.7
Squaw LakeCity20 mi0.8
WhipholtCensus-designated place22 mi3.3
RemerCity24 mi1.3
LongvilleCity24 mi0.9
WalkerCity25 mi2.8
CohassetCity27 mi27.7
LaporteCity27 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bena, MN in?
Bena is in Cass County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Bena, MN?
About 79 people live in Bena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bena?
Nearby places include Federal Dam (6.9 mi), Ball Club (12 mi), Boy River (12 mi), Inger (18 mi), Cass Lake (19 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023