Granite Falls, MN
Living in Granite Falls
Bikeability
36
Walkability
52
Commute
100
Public Transit
35
Affordability
83
Public Safety
82
Airports
35
Hospitals
74
Colleges
59
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
49
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.7k
Population
-335 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
+6 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American6%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate37%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$59k
Median Household Income
+$16k (2010–19)
79%
Above Poverty
-8% (2010–19)
16 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector69%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office24%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$125k
Median Home Value
+$23k (2010–19)
12%
Built 2000 or Later
$498
Median Monthly Rent
+$72 (2010–19)
57%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas71%
Crime
Violent Crime in Granite Falls
United States45
Minnesota28
Yellow Medicine County11
Property Crime in Granite Falls
United States48
Minnesota45
Yellow Medicine County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 45 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Granite Falls
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
Tornado22
Blizzard14
Extreme Cold2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Granite Falls, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Granite Falls, MN
Central Minnesota Christian School
20 miles, NE
True Light Christian School
27 miles, SW
St Edward School
28 miles, SW
Holy Redeemer School
28 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Granite Falls, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
27 miles, SW
University of Minnesota-Morris
57 miles, N
Martin Luther College
63 miles, SE
South Dakota State University
70 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Granite Falls, MN
Avera Granite Falls
0 miles, N
Chippewa County Hospital
13 miles, NW
Johnson Memorial Hospital
27 miles, W
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
27 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Granite Falls, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
88 miles, NE
Joe Foss Field
103 miles, SW
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
130 miles, NE