Mower County, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
40,069 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,495 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$172,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$565 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$698 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Austin Urban 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

Austin Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 14
Feb 1 7 18
Mar 2 6 30
Apr 3 2 45
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 2 4 33
Dec 1 11 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (56%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 23, MN State House District 23B, MN
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Schools

Southland Elementary
6 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Southland Senior High
7 miles, S • 4.1 star
Success Program
7 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Riverland Community College
12 miles, NW • 1.9 star
University of Minnesota-Rochester
29 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Mitchell County Regional Health
26 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
28 miles, NE • 5 star
Olmsted Medical Center
29 miles, NE • 5 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
21 miles, NE • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
76 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
79 miles, S • 1 star
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