West Heron Lake Township, MN
Living in West Heron Lake Township
Bikeability
6
Walkability
24
Commute
89
Public Transit
7
Affordability
84
Public Safety
97
Airports
30
Hospitals
93
Colleges
37
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
45
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
84
Population
-133 (2010–19)
52 y
Median Age
+10 (2010–19)
32%
College-Educated
+22% (2010–19)
80%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years43%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate22%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone20%
Economy
$87k
Median Household Income
+$36k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
98%
Lived Here Last Year
+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K14%
$125K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector59%
Self-employed22%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office20%
Service4%
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Walked2%
Worked at home18%
Housing
$160k
Median Home Value
+$43k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
77%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K37%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas60%
Utility gas9%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Heron Lake Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Jackson County5
Property Crime in West Heron Lake Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Jackson County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump66%
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 West Heron Lake Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding25
Tornado18
Blizzard9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Heron Lake Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Heron Lake Township, MN
St Johns Lutheran School
3 miles, NW
Immanuel Lutheran School
6 miles, E
Worthington Christian School
16 miles, W
St Mary's School
17 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near West Heron Lake Township, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
56 miles, NW
Martin Luther College
58 miles, NE
Dordt University
62 miles, SW
Northwestern College
63 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Heron Lake Township, MN
Windom Area Health
14 miles, NE
Sanford Jackson Medical Center
15 miles, SE
Sanford Medical Center Worthington
17 miles, W
Lakes Regional Healthcare
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near West Heron Lake Township, MN
Joe Foss Field
73 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
106 miles, SW
Rochester International Airport
140 miles, E