Prior Township, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
286 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$264,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$519 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$481 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
30.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Big Stone 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

Big Stone County
2
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 12
Feb 1 8 17
Mar 1 7 28
Apr 2 4 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 6 30
Dec 1 8 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 12, MN State House District 12A, MN
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Schools

Lismore Colony School
2 miles, W • 4.1 star
Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley El
6 miles, E • 3.7 star
Knoll Elementary
10 miles, S • 4.1 star
Contract - 02
10 miles, S
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Colleges

Sisseton Wahpeton College
26 miles, NW • 1.4 star
University of Minnesota-Morris
33 miles, E • 2.3 star
Lake Area Technical College
46 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health
15 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
91 miles, NW • 1 star
Hector International Airport
103 miles, N • 1.4 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
121 miles, E • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
128 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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