Balaton

City in Lyon County, Minnesota

Aerial view of Balaton, Minnesota
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Balaton is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, with 595 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,542 ft (470 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Garvin, 5.7 miles E.

About Balaton

Balaton is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Balaton had a population of 595.

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Median household income
$54,688
Median home value
$94,000
Median rent
$1,138/mo
Median age
48.6
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Balaton, MN population

Balaton had 595 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census595
Density410 per sq mi (158 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Balaton at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyLyon County
TypeCity
Population595 (2020)
Land area1.45 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Water area0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²)
Elevation1,542 ft (470 m)
Coordinates44.2329° N, 95.8711° W
ZIP code56115
Census code (GEOID)2703250

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Frequently asked questions about Balaton

What county is Balaton in?

Balaton is in Lyon County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Balaton, MN?

595 people lived in Balaton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Balaton, MN?

The ZIP code of Balaton is 56115.

What is the elevation of Balaton?

1,542 feet (470 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Balaton?

Garvin (5.7 mi), Russell (7.0 mi), Florence (9.0 mi), Lynd (11.7 mi), Ruthton (12.1 mi).

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