Balaton, Minnesota
Balaton: city in US, Minnesota
About
Balaton is a city located in the county of Lyon in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 643 and a population density of 157 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 616 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Balaton
| Population | 616 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| County | Lyon County |
| Postal code | 56115 |
| Phone Area Codes | 507 |
| Area | 4.1 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.2333,-95.8722 |
| Altitude | 1,542 feet / 470 meters |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 20:58:19 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 150 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Balaton is located at 44°13'60"N 95°52'20"W (44.2333000, -95.8722400).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Balaton decreased by 4.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 643 | - | census |
| 2011 | 639 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 635 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 628 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 629 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 626 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 630 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 629 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 624 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 624 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 616 | -1.3% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Balaton, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175078 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Marshall (MN) | 56258-5468 |
Closest post offices linked to Balaton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Balaton Post Office | Balaton (MN) | 56115 |
Other cities in Lyon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lyon County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy | 2,055 | City in Minnesota |
| Minneota | 1,339 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Cottonwood | 1,223 | City in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States |
| Lynd | 418 | City in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States |
| Dudley | 410 | Human settlement in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Green Valley | 403 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |
| Marshall | 370 | City in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States |
| Ghent | 361 | City in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States |
| Russell | 343 | City in the U. |
| Amiret | 239 | Township in Lyon County, Minnesota |
| Taunton | 130 | City in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States |
| Garvin | 129 | Human settlement in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Florence | 35 | City in Minnesota, United States |