Heron Lake Township, MN
Living in Heron Lake Township
Bikeability
27
Walkability
67
Commute
88
Public Transit
27
Affordability
65
Public Safety
96
Airports
33
Hospitals
93
Colleges
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
58
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
236
Population
-111 (2010–19)
51 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
22%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
85%
Family Households
+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate47%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household85%
Householder living alone12%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$75k
Median Household Income
+$29k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
81%
Lived Here Last Year
-15% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K42%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed23%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office18%
Service29%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$182k
Median Home Value
+$74k (2010–19)
15%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$166 (2010–19)
88%
Owner-Occupied
+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier41%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas74%
Utility gas2%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Heron Lake Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Jackson County5
Property Crime in Heron Lake Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Jackson County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 7 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Heron Lake Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding23
Tornado17
Blizzard8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Heron Lake Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Heron Lake Township, MN
Immanuel Lutheran School
3 miles, S
St Johns Lutheran School
8 miles, W
Mountain Lake Christian School
19 miles, NE
Worthington Christian School
22 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Heron Lake Township, MN
Martin Luther College
53 miles, NE
Southwest Minnesota State University
58 miles, NW
Minnesota State University-Mankato
65 miles, NE
Bethany Lutheran College
66 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Heron Lake Township, MN
Sanford Jackson Medical Center
11 miles, SE
Windom Area Health
11 miles, N
Lakes Regional Healthcare
21 miles, S
Sanford Medical Center Worthington
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Heron Lake Township, MN
Joe Foss Field
79 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
110 miles, SW
Rochester International Airport
133 miles, E