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Balaton, MN

Population
578
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,536 ft
Median Home Value
$94,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,138/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,688
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communityMarshall, Minnesota16 miles away · 14,171 residents.

About Balaton

Balaton is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The 2020 census counted 595 residents. Balaton was platted in 1879 by the railroad. Balaton was named after Lake Balaton, in Hungary. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Balaton, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Balaton, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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