Granite Falls, 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 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
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
2,612 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,402 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$139,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$532 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$663 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yellow Medicine County
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

Yellow Medicine County
2
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 13
Feb 1 8 18
Mar 1 8 30
Apr 2 2 45
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 1 6 30
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 58%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Yellow Medicine East Middle School
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Yellow Medicine East High School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Bert Raney Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Maccray West Elementary
8 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Southwest Minnesota State University
27 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Ridgewater College
32 miles, NE • 1.9 star
University of Minnesota-Morris
57 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Chippewa County Hospital
13 miles, N • 2.3 star
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
27 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
88 miles, E • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
103 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
130 miles, NE • 1 star
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