Ostrander, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
323 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,357 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$141,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$633 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$813 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.5% 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 10 15
Feb 1 9 20
Mar 2 7 32
Apr 4 2 45
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 5 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 34
Dec 1 12 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 26, MN State House District 26B, MN
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Schools

Kingsland Elementary School
6 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Enrich Kingsland
6 miles, NE
Kingsland Junior/Senior High School
6 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Leroy Secondary
8 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

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

Olmsted Medical Center
28 miles, N • 5 star
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
28 miles, N • 5 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
21 miles, N • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
61 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
73 miles, S • 1 star
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