Wells Township, MN

Living in Wells Township

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 1
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 40
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 83
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Colleges 72
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Schools 22
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Residents

1.5k Population -130 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate31%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$84k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
98% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office23%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$284k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$804 Median Monthly Rent +$173 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K6%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas31%
Utility gas59%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wells Township

United States45
Minnesota28
Rice County20

Property Crime in Wells Township

United States48
Minnesota45
Rice County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 14 1 9
Feb 19 1 7
Mar 31 2 7
Apr 46 3 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 5 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 48 2 0
Nov 33 2 5
Dec 19 1 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wells Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding25
Tornado17
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wells Township, MN

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Wells Township, MN

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Bethlehem Academy
5 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Wells Township, MN

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St Olaf College
12 miles, NE
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Carleton College
13 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wells Township, MN

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District One Hospital
5 miles, SE
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Northfield Hospital
12 miles, NE
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Owatonna Hospital
16 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Wells Township, MN

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