Nelson, MN
Living in Nelson
Bikeability
20
Walkability
57
Commute
92
Public Transit
21
Affordability
73
Public Safety
88
Airports
21
Hospitals
85
Colleges
74
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
78
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
151
Population
-33 (2010–19)
56 y
Median Age
+31 (2010–19)
12%
College-Educated
+12% (2010–19)
59%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years42%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate46%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$43k
Median Household Income
-$7.2k (2010–19)
72%
Above Poverty
-21% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
+14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts13%
Sales and office18%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$118k
Median Home Value
+$23k (2010–19)
29%
Built 2000 or Later
$725
Median Monthly Rent
+$261 (2010–19)
63%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201316%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas27%
Utility gas51%
Crime
Violent Crime in Nelson
United States45
Minnesota28
Douglas County19
Property Crime in Nelson
United States48
Minnesota45
Douglas County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 28 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 44 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 30 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 15 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nelson
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding19
Tornado23
Blizzard11
Extreme Cold2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Nelson, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Nelson, MN
New Testament Christian School
4 miles, NW
Zion Lutheran School
5 miles, W
St Marys School
5 miles, W
Holy Family School
18 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Nelson, MN
University of Minnesota-Morris
37 miles, SW
Saint Johns University
47 miles, SE
College of Saint Benedict
51 miles, SE
Saint Cloud State University
58 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Nelson, MN
Comm Behavioral Health Hosp
4 miles, W
Alomere Health
5 miles, W
Glacial Ridge Hospital
18 miles, S
Centracare Health System-Sauk Centre
18 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Nelson, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
63 miles, E
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
65 miles, NE
Hector International Airport
103 miles, NW
Bemidji Regional Airport
113 miles, N