Brown County, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
25,826 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,690 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$181,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$537 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$747 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New Ulm Urban Area
1
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

New Ulm Urban Area
1
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 14
Feb 1 6 19
Mar 2 8 31
Apr 3 2 46
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 6 32
Dec 1 9 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 15, MN State House District 15B, MN
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Schools

Sleepy Eye Elementary
3 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Sleepy Eye Sec
3 miles, NE • 4.1 star
St Mary's Catholic School K-12
4 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Martin Luther College
14 miles, E • 1.9 star
South Central College
34 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Minnesota State University-Mankato
37 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Bethany Lutheran College
37 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

New Ulm Medical Center
14 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
96 miles, NE • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
110 miles, W • 1.4 star
Rochester International Airport
113 miles, SE • 1 star
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