Altura, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
413 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$171,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$515 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$588 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
89.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Winona County
2
Winona Urban Area
2
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Winona County
4
Winona Urban Area
4
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 16
Feb 1 8 21
Mar 2 6 33
Apr 4 1 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 2 34
Dec 1 9 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 9%

Schools

Lewiston-Altura Intermediate El
<1 miles, NE 3.7 star
Rollingstone Community Elementary
6 miles, E 4.6 star

Colleges

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
12 miles, SE 2.8 star
Winona State University
15 miles, SE 2.8 star
Minnesota State College Southeast
16 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Winona Health Services
16 miles, SE 4.1 star
Olmsted Medical Center
25 miles, W 5 star

Airports

Rochester International Airport
30 miles, W 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
36 miles, SE 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
60 miles, NE 1 star