Dawson, 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 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
1,441 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,286 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$465 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$505 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lac qui Parle County
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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

Lac qui Parle County
1
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 13
Feb 1 9 18
Mar 1 8 29
Apr 2 3 45
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 6 31
Dec 1 9 17

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 15, MN State House District 15A, MN
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Schools

Dawson-Boyd Secondary
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Stevens Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary
9 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
10 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of Minnesota-Morris
46 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Ridgewater College
50 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Madison Hospital
9 miles, NW
Chippewa County Hospital
17 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
99 miles, SW • 1.4 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
106 miles, E • 1 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
121 miles, NW • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
138 miles, NE • 1 star
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