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Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in Benton County, MN
Omega Exteriors serves Benton County, Minnesota, from its Brainerd office, about 46 miles from the center of the county. Benton County has 41,458 residents in 16,494 households (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Call our Brainerd office at (218) 833-2997 or request a free estimate online.
Coverage
Cities we serve in Benton County
The 5 Benton County cities and communities we serve, with households, ZIP codes, nearby storm events and the nearest office.
In Benton County we serve 5 cities and communities: Foley, Gilman, Rice, Ronneby and Sauk Rapids.
| City | Households | ZIP codes | Storm events nearby (2016 on) | Nearest office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foley | 987 | 56329 | 14 within 10 mi | Brainerd (50 mi) |
| Gilman | 89 | 56329 | 11 within 10 mi | Brainerd (45 mi) |
| Rice | 697 | 56367 | 30 within 10 mi | Brainerd (42 mi) |
| Ronneby | 15 | 56329 | 17 within 10 mi | Brainerd (49 mi) |
| Sauk Rapids | 5,564 | 56379 | 79 within 10 mi | Brainerd (52 mi) |
Housing
Homes in Benton County
Housing figures for Benton County from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, with a table of homes by year built.
Benton County has 17,484 housing units, and 66% of them are single-family detached homes (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Another 2% are attached homes such as townhomes. Mobile homes make up 7% of the housing units.
The median home in Benton County was built in 1985. 42% of homes in Benton County were built before 1980, and 27% were built in 2000 or later. The most common building period is 2000–2009, with 3,302 homes.
68% of occupied homes in Benton County are owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home in Benton County is valued at $247,100. Among occupied homes in Benton County, 51% heat with utility gas, 26% with electricity, 14% with bottled or tank gas, 1% with fuel oil and 3% with wood.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 145 | 1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1,344 | 8% |
| 2000–2009 | 3,302 | 19% |
| 1990–1999 | 2,740 | 16% |
| 1980–1989 | 2,574 | 15% |
| 1970–1979 | 2,833 | 16% |
| 1960–1969 | 1,426 | 8% |
| 1950–1959 | 770 | 4% |
| 1940–1949 | 518 | 3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,832 | 10% |
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040).
Storm record
Hail, wind and tornado record in Benton County
Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database in Benton County, from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes.
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 18 hail events, 6 thunderstorm-wind events and no tornadoes in Benton County from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes. The largest hail on record there in that period was 2.5 inches on August 28, 2021, near Sauk Rapids. 9 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.
The most recent hail event in Benton County was on June 12, 2024: 0.75 in hail near Sauk Rapids. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event in Benton County was on June 28, 2025, near Rice. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Benton County in that period was 64 mph. The busiest year was 2022, with 8 events in all.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
By year
Benton County storm events by year
Hail, thunderstorm-wind and tornado events for each year from 2016 through 2026.
| Year | Hail events | Wind events | Tornadoes | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | no data yet | no data yet | — |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.75 in |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 in |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.5 in |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.88 in |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.5 in |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 in |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Event list
Most recent recorded events in Benton County
The 15 most recent events on record, newest first, each with its date, type and nearest place.
| Date | Event | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2025 | 60 mph wind | Rice |
| June 12, 2024 | 0.75 in hail | Sauk Rapids |
| June 12, 2024 | 58 mph wind | Ronneby |
| June 12, 2024 | 58 mph wind | Sauk Rapids |
| June 24, 2022 | 1 in hail | Sauk Rapids |
| June 24, 2022 | 1 in hail | Sauk Rapids |
| May 30, 2022 | 60 mph wind | Rice |
| May 12, 2022 | 1.25 in hail | Foley |
| May 12, 2022 | 1.5 in hail | Foley |
| May 12, 2022 | 1 in hail | Foley |
| May 12, 2022 | 2 in hail | Foley |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.5 in hail | Sauk Rapids |
| August 28, 2021 | 1.25 in hail | Sauk Rapids |
| August 28, 2021 | 1.5 in hail | Sauk Rapids |
| August 28, 2021 | 1.75 in hail | Gilman |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Risk ratings
Benton County storm and winter risk ratings
FEMA National Risk Index scores for 7 perils in Benton County, with the county's rank in Minnesota.
Benton County scores 79.5 of 100 for hail in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 24th of 87 Minnesota counties. Benton County scores 77.5 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 25th of 87 Minnesota counties. Benton County scores 44.8 of 100 for winter weather in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 70th of 87 Minnesota counties. Of the perils listed here, the highest score in Benton County is for hail, at 79.5 of 100.
Benton County averages 30.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). The average annual temperature in Benton County is 43°F.
| Peril | Score (0–100) | Rank in Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 79.5 | 24th of 87 |
| Strong wind | 77.5 | 25th of 87 |
| Tornado | 75.7 | 37th of 87 |
| Winter weather | 44.8 | 70th of 87 |
| Ice storm | 42 | 42nd of 87 |
| Cold wave | 65.6 | 42nd of 87 |
| Lightning | 49.9 | 23rd of 87 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, 2026 release; rank among the state's counties computed from the scores; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Your local office
Served from our Brainerd office
How to reach the Brainerd office, the nearest to the center of Benton County.
Our Brainerd office is at 217 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN 56401, about 46 miles from the center of Benton County. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (218) 833-2997.
Questions
Questions about Benton County
7 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in Benton County.
Does Omega Exteriors serve Benton County?
Yes. Omega Exteriors serves Benton County from its Brainerd office, about 46 miles away.
Which cities in Benton County does Omega Exteriors serve?
We serve 5 cities and communities there: Foley, Gilman, Rice, Ronneby and Sauk Rapids.
How often does hail hit Benton County?
NOAA lists 18 hail events in Benton County from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 0, 2024: 1, 2023: 0, 2022: 7, 2021: 4, 2020: 1, 2019: 2, 2018: 1, 2017: 2, 2016: 0.
When was the last recorded storm near Benton County?
The most recent event on record in Benton County is 60 mph wind on June 28, 2025, near Rice.
How old are homes in Benton County?
The median home in Benton County was built in 1985, and 42% of homes there were built before 1980.
How does Benton County rate for hail and wind risk?
Benton County scores 79.5 of 100 for hail and 77.5 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, ranking 24th and 25th of 87 Minnesota counties.
Which office serves Benton County?
Our Brainerd office at 217 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN 56401, about 46 miles away.
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