Heron Lake, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
591 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,607 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$86,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$434 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$508 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson 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

Jackson County
1
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 15
Feb 1 6 20
Mar 2 8 32
Apr 3 4 46
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 1 48
Nov 2 6 33
Dec 1 10 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 21, MN State House District 21B, MN
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Schools

Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary
4 miles, S • 2.8 star
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School
10 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Iowa Lakes Community College
37 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Sanford Medical Center Worthington
18 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
73 miles, W • 1.4 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
136 miles, NE • 1 star
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