Houston County, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher 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
18,768 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,087 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$226,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$605 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$692 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area
2
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

La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area
4
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 15
Feb 1 8 20
Mar 2 7 32
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 3 34
Dec 1 11 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 26, MN State House District 26B, MN
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Schools

Caledonia Senior High
2 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Caledonia Middle
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Caledonia Elementary
2 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Viterbo University
16 miles, E • 2.8 star
Western Technical College
16 miles, E • 1.9 star
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
17 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
16 miles, E • 4.1 star
Winona Health Services
26 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
19 miles, NE • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
52 miles, NW • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
83 miles, NE • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
89 miles, SW • 1 star
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