The Town FilesGranite Ledge, Minnesota
Township in Benton County · population 756 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $302,700
- Household income
- $115,938
- Jan low / Jul high
- 1° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 37.7
Granite Ledge is a township of 756 people in Benton County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $302,700, close to the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks easier by car than 81% of Minnesota towns, better for cycling than 75% of Minnesota towns.
How Granite Ledge ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Granite Ledge is worth $302,700, close to the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $115,938, which is more affordable than 82% of Minnesota towns. 94.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Granite Ledge | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $302,700 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | — | $991 |
| Median household income | $115,938 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 94.7% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Granite Ledge
| People | Granite Ledge | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.7% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.8% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 46.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 90.2% |
Weather in Granite Ledge
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 0.5°F. About 30.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.9 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 179 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Granite Ledge since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 16, 1992 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 24, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on July 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Benton County since 1996
Benton County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Benton County
Benton County had 17,384 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,955 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Granite Ledge itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Towns near Granite Ledge
- Milaca, MN5.3 mi · 1,640 people · home $294,000
- Maywood, MN5.7 mi · 976 people · home $350,600
- Foreston, MN6.0 mi · 559 people · home $253,600
- Alberta, MN6.4 mi · 829 people · home $329,200
- Page, MN7.6 mi · 783 people · home $316,700
- Milaca, MN7.9 mi · 3,021 people · home $203,400
- Milo, MN8.2 mi · 1,512 people · home $281,400
- Gilmanton, MN8.5 mi · 849 people · home $399,000
Granite Ledge questions
Is Granite Ledge, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Granite Ledge scores better for retirees than 3% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 35%. 12.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.7).
How much does a house cost in Granite Ledge?
The median owner-occupied home in Granite Ledge is valued at $302,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $115,938, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Granite Ledge?
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 0.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.8 inches of precipitation a year and 48.9 inches of snow.
Does Granite Ledge get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Granite Ledge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 16, 1992. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)