Peterson, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
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
256 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$112,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$504 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$608 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.2% 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 16
Feb 1 8 20
Mar 2 6 32
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 5 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 2 2 34
Dec 1 12 20

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 58%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Rushford-Peterson Middle
5 miles, E • 3.7 star
Rushford-Peterson Senior High
5 miles, E • 4.1 star
Rushford-Peterson Elementary
5 miles, E • 4.1 star
Lanesboro Elementary
9 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
19 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Minnesota State College Southeast
20 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Winona State University
20 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Viterbo University
29 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Winona Health Services
20 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
29 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
29 miles, E • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
34 miles, NW • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
76 miles, NE • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
90 miles, SW • 1 star
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