Nicollet, 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 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
966 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$214,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$717 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$743 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nicollet County
2
Mankato 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

Nicollet County
2
Mankato Metro Area
4
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 14
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 8 31
Apr 3 2 46
May 3 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 6 33
Dec 1 9 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 32%
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 Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

South Central College
10 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Gustavus Adolphus College
11 miles, E • 3.2 star
Bethany Lutheran College
12 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Minnesota State University-Mankato
13 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato
13 miles, SE • 4.1 star
New Ulm Medical Center
14 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
88 miles, SE • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
88 miles, NE • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
136 miles, W • 1.4 star
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