[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 2.51 square miles (6.50 km2), all land.

[9] Minnesota State Highways 23 and 25 are two of the main routes in the city.

There were 1,038 housing units at an average density of 413.5 per square mile (159.7/km2).

27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 793 housing units at an average density of 422.8 per square mile (163.2/km2).

30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The Benton County News is a weekly newspaper headquartered in Foley.