Porter, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for 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
190 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$99,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$600 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$669 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yellow Medicine County
1
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

Yellow Medicine County
2
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 13
Feb 1 8 18
Mar 1 8 30
Apr 2 2 45
May 2 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 1 7 31
Dec 1 9 17

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% 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%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 15, MN State House District 15A, MN
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Schools

Canby Secondary
7 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Canby Elementary
7 miles, NW • 4.6 star
St Edward School
10 miles, SE
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Colleges

Southwest Minnesota State University
24 miles, SE • 2.3 star
South Dakota State University
38 miles, W • 2.8 star
Lake Area Technical College
49 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
24 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
78 miles, SW • 1.4 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
120 miles, E • 1 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
123 miles, NW • 1 star
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