The Town FilesMayhew Lake, Minnesota
Township in Benton County · population 865 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $400,000
- Household income
- $107,734
- Jan low / Jul high
- 0° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 50 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 41.4
Mayhew Lake is a township of 865 people in Benton County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $400,000, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for families than 94% of Minnesota towns, better transit than 93% of Minnesota towns, easier by car than 74% of Minnesota towns.
How Mayhew Lake 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 Mayhew Lake is worth $400,000, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $107,734, which is more affordable than 34% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,268 a month. 95.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mayhew Lake | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $400,000 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,268 | $991 |
| Median household income | $107,734 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 95.2% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mayhew Lake
| People | Mayhew Lake | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.1% | 90.2% |
Weather in Mayhew Lake
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows -0.2°F. About 30.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 50.4 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 180 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mayhew Lake since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 3, 1980 about 8.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 19 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 24, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 100 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 Mayhew Lake itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Towns near Mayhew Lake
- Watab, MN4.6 mi · 3,402 people · home $318,200
- Minden, MN5.7 mi · 1,514 people · home $297,300
- Graham, MN5.9 mi · 587 people · home $365,400
- Gilmanton, MN6.3 mi · 849 people · home $399,000
- Sauk Rapids, MN7.8 mi · 13,862 people · home $256,100
- Sartell, MN8.3 mi · 19,351 people · home $297,300
- Foley, MN8.4 mi · 2,711 people · home $203,800
- Langola, MN8.7 mi · 1,012 people · home $369,600
Mayhew Lake questions
Is Mayhew Lake, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mayhew Lake scores better for retirees than 24% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 55%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.4).
How much does a house cost in Mayhew Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Mayhew Lake is valued at $400,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,734, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,268 a month.
What is the weather like in Mayhew Lake?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows -0.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.1 inches of precipitation a year and 50.4 inches of snow.
Does Mayhew Lake get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mayhew Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 3, 1980. 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)