Canby, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,563 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,839 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$131,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$553 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$442 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yellow Medicine County
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

Yellow Medicine County
2
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 13
Feb 1 8 18
Mar 1 8 29
Apr 2 3 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 7 31
Dec 1 9 17

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 6%

Schools

Canby Secondary
<1 miles, W 3.7 star
Canby Elementary
<1 miles, W 4.6 star

Colleges

Southwest Minnesota State University
31 miles, SE 2.3 star
South Dakota State University
37 miles, SW 2.8 star
Lake Area Technical College
42 miles, NW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Airports

Joe Foss Field
82 miles, SW 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
117 miles, NW 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
122 miles, E 1 star