Houston County, MN

Living in Houston County

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 36
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 97
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Colleges 79
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Schools 82
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Residents

19k Population -578 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate34%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$9.5k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office20%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$174k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$547 Median Monthly Rent +$108 (2010–19)
75% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas24%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas53%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Houston County

United States45
Minnesota28

Property Crime in Houston County

United States48
Minnesota45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 1 11
Feb 21 1 9
Mar 33 2 8
Apr 46 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 5 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 5 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 48 2 0
Nov 34 2 4
Dec 20 1 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houston County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding39
Tornado16
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Houston County, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Houston County, MN

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Colleges

Colleges near Houston County, MN

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Viterbo University
16 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Houston County, MN

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Airports

Airports near Houston County, MN

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