Emmons, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
320 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$96,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$456 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$610 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Freeborn County
1
Albert Lea 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

Freeborn County
3
Albert Lea Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 14
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 7 31
Apr 4 3 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 5 33
Dec 1 10 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 23, MN State House District 23A, MN
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Schools

Lake Mills Elementary School
7 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Lake Mills Senior High School
7 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Lake Mills Middle School
7 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Sibley Elementary
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Waldorf University
19 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Riverland Community College
27 miles, E • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
28 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
28 miles, S • 3.2 star
Hancock County Health System
33 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
56 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
86 miles, S • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
114 miles, E • 1 star
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