Nicollet County, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
34,350 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,362 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$258,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$657 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$852 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mankato 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

Mankato Metro Area
4
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 13
Feb 1 6 19
Mar 2 8 30
Apr 3 2 46
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 6 33
Dec 1 10 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 18, MN State House District 18A, MN
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Schools

Nicollet Middle School
6 miles, S • 3.7 star
Nicollet Senior High School
6 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Martin Luther College
12 miles, W • 1.9 star
Gustavus Adolphus College
14 miles, SE • 3.2 star
South Central College
16 miles, S • 1.9 star
Bethany Lutheran College
18 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

New Ulm Medical Center
12 miles, W • 4.1 star
Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato
19 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
83 miles, NE • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
92 miles, SE • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
135 miles, W • 1.4 star
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