Founded in 1849, Benton County is one of 87 counties in the state of Minnesota. Historically, Benton County was one of nine original counties; formed from residual St. Croix County, and Wisconsin Territory. The city of Foley is the county seat. With FIPS code of 9, Benton County has a population of 41,459 and area of 408.28 square miles (1,057 km2).
List of all cities in Benton County, MN alphabetically
| City/Town | Postal Code | Area Code |
| Foley, MN | 56329 | 320 |
| 56357 | 320 | |
| Gilman, MN | 56333 | 320 |
| Oak Park, MN | 56329 | 320 |
| 56357 | 320 | |
| Rice, MN | 56367 | 320 |
| Saint Cloud, MN | 56304 | 320 |
| Sauk Rapids, MN | 56379 | 320 |