Essig, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
49 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,531 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$162,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$625 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$331 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 2 46
May 3 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 6 33
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 36% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 15, MN State House District 15B, MN
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Schools

New Ulm High School
6 miles, SE • 4.6 star
St Mary's Catholic School K-12
6 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Martin Luther College
7 miles, SE • 1.9 star
South Central College
30 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Gustavus Adolphus College
31 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Bethany Lutheran College
32 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

New Ulm Medical Center
6 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
88 miles, NE • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
108 miles, SE • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
118 miles, W • 1.4 star
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