Mabel, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
832 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$124,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$470 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$613 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fillmore County
1
Rochester Metro Area
2
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fillmore County
1
Rochester Metro Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 15
Feb 1 8 20
Mar 2 6 32
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 34
Dec 1 10 19

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 64%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 6%

Schools

Mabel-Canton Secondary
<1 miles, NW 4.1 star
Mabel-Canton Elementary
<1 miles, W 3.7 star
Valley View
5 miles, NW
North Winneshiek Elementary School
6 miles, SW 4.6 star

Colleges

Luther College
14 miles, SW 2.8 star
Northeast Iowa Community College
24 miles, SW 1.9 star
Viterbo University
33 miles, E 2.8 star
Western Technical College
33 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

Winneshiek Medical Center
16 miles, SW 4.1 star
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
32 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
36 miles, E 1 star
Rochester International Airport
45 miles, NW 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
74 miles, SW 1 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
94 miles, S 1 star