Freeborn County, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
30,752 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,012 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$164,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$542 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$674 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Albert Lea Urban Area
1
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

Albert Lea Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 14
Feb 1 6 19
Mar 2 6 31
Apr 3 2 45
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 33
Dec 1 11 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Albert Lea Senior High
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Hawthorne Elementary
1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Riverland Community College
18 miles, E • 1.9 star
Waldorf University
32 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
37 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Owatonna Hospital
31 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
37 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
45 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
91 miles, S • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
105 miles, E • 1 star
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