Cobden, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
13 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,643 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
38.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$211,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$584 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$483 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Brown County
1
New Ulm Urban Area
1
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Brown County
1
New Ulm Urban Area
1
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 14
Feb 1 6 19
Mar 2 8 31
Apr 3 3 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 7 32
Dec 1 9 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 9%

Schools

Sleepy Eye Elementary
6 miles, E 3.7 star
Sleepy Eye Sec
6 miles, E 4.1 star
St Mary's Catholic School K-12
6 miles, E 4.6 star

Colleges

Martin Luther College
19 miles, E 1.9 star
South Central College
40 miles, SE 1.9 star
Minnesota State University-Mankato
43 miles, SE 2.8 star
Bethany Lutheran College
43 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

New Ulm Medical Center
18 miles, E 4.1 star
Carris Health-Redwood, Llc
22 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
95 miles, NE 1 star
Joe Foss Field
106 miles, W 1.4 star
Rochester International Airport
119 miles, SE 1 star