Chatfield, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
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
2,693 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$91,912 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$216,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$703 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$583 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
85.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fillmore County
1
Rochester Metro 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

Fillmore County
1
Rochester Metro Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 16
Feb 1 8 20
Mar 2 6 32
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 5 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 3 34
Dec 1 12 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 26, MN State House District 26B, MN
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Schools

Focus Alp
<1 miles, N
Chatfield Secondary
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Chatfield Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

University of Minnesota-Rochester
19 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Olmsted Medical Center
18 miles, NW • 5 star
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
19 miles, NW • 5 star
Winona Health Services
31 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
16 miles, NW • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
46 miles, E • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
79 miles, NE • 1 star
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