Ghent, 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 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
455 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$154,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$577 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$766 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lyon County
2
Marshall Urban Area
2
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lyon County
3
Marshall Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 14
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 8 30
Apr 3 2 45
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 1 9 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Minneota Elementary
6 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Minneota Secondary
6 miles, NW • 4.1 star
St Edward School
6 miles, NW
West Side Elementary
7 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

South Dakota State University
46 miles, W • 2.8 star
Ridgewater College
59 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
7 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Sanford Tracy
24 miles, S
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
77 miles, SW • 1.4 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
115 miles, E • 1 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
140 miles, NW • 1 star
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