Jackson County, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
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 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for 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
9,964 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,955 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$145,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$491 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$566 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 15
Feb 1 6 20
Mar 2 7 31
Apr 3 3 45
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 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 40% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Pleasantview Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Jackson County Central Middle
1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Jackson County Central Senior High
8 miles, SE • 3.7 star

Colleges

Iowa Lakes Community College
24 miles, S • 1.9 star
Northwest Iowa Community College
50 miles, W • 2.8 star

Hospitals

Lakes Regional Healthcare
18 miles, S • 5 star
Sanford Medical Center Worthington
23 miles, W • 4.1 star

Airports

Joe Foss Field
80 miles, W • 1.4 star
Rochester International Airport
133 miles, E • 1 star