Amherst Township, MN
Living in Amherst Township
Bikeability
26
Walkability
32
Commute
22
Public Transit
38
Affordability
62
Public Safety
93
Airports
2
Hospitals
98
Colleges
78
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
82
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
340
Population
+86 (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
+9 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
87%
Family Households
+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate44%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household87%
Householder living alone12%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$62k
Median Household Income
+$16k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
+8% (2010–19)
35 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector64%
Self-employed19%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office15%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van74%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home18%
Housing
$207k
Median Home Value
+$42k (2010–19)
28%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$183 (2010–19)
76%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K7%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas55%
Solar energy2%
Wood34%
Crime
Violent Crime in Amherst Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Rochester Metro Area18
Fillmore County6
Property Crime in Amherst Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Rochester Metro Area29
Fillmore County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding22
Tornado13
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amherst Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amherst Township, MN
Duschee Knob School
4 miles, W
Valley View
7 miles, S
St Johns Lutheran School
19 miles, W
Notre Dame Catholic School
21 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Amherst Township, MN
Luther College
23 miles, S
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
31 miles, N
Winona State University
32 miles, NE
Viterbo University
35 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amherst Township, MN
Regional Health Services of Howard County
20 miles, SW
Winneshiek Medical Center
24 miles, S
Winona Health Services
31 miles, NE
Veterans Memorial Hospital
33 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Amherst Township, MN
Rochester International Airport
35 miles, NW
La Crosse Regional Airport
37 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
78 miles, S
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
88 miles, N