Heron Lake, MN
Living in Heron Lake
Bikeability
11
Walkability
41
Commute
89
Public Transit
13
Affordability
100
Public Safety
97
Airports
32
Hospitals
92
Colleges
37
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
47
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
750
Population
+116 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
21%
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate31%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$58k
Median Household Income
+$19k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office10%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$74k
Median Home Value
+$9.7k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$445
Median Monthly Rent
+$49 (2010–19)
67%
Owner-Occupied
+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K56%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas9%
Utility gas79%
Crime
Violent Crime in Heron Lake
United States45
Minnesota28
Jackson County5
Property Crime in Heron Lake
United States48
Minnesota45
Jackson County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Heron Lake
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding25
Tornado18
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Heron Lake, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Heron Lake, MN
St Johns Lutheran School
4 miles, S
Immanuel Lutheran School
11 miles, SE
St Pauls Lutheran School
15 miles, W
Worthington Christian School
17 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Heron Lake, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
50 miles, NW
Martin Luther College
55 miles, NE
Dordt University
65 miles, SW
Northwestern College
67 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Heron Lake, MN
Windom Area Health
12 miles, NE
Sanford Westbrook Medical Center
18 miles, N
Sanford Medical Center Worthington
19 miles, SW
Sanford Jackson Medical Center
20 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Heron Lake, MN
Joe Foss Field
73 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
110 miles, SW
St. Cloud Regional Airport
136 miles, NE