Long Prairie, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,683 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,139 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$130,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$532 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$805 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Todd County
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

Todd County
2
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 10
Feb 1 8 15
Mar 1 8 28
Apr 2 3 43
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 3 1 46
Nov 1 8 30
Dec 1 9 15

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 5%

Schools

Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Elementary
<1 miles, SW 1.4 star
Long Prairie-Grey Secondary School
<1 miles, E 2.3 star
Browerville Elementary
8 miles, N 2.8 star

Colleges

Saint Johns University
35 miles, S 4.1 star
College of Saint Benedict
39 miles, S 3.2 star
Central Lakes College-Brainerd
40 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

Centracare Health System-Sauk Centre
16 miles, SW 3.2 star
St Gabriels Hospital
24 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
46 miles, E 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
49 miles, SE 1 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
106 miles, N 1 star