Spicer, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
1,222 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,406 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$278,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$693 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$714 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kandiyohi County
3
Willmar Urban Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kandiyohi County
3
Willmar Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 12
Feb 1 8 17
Mar 2 8 29
Apr 3 3 45
May 3 0 58
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 1 8 31
Dec 1 9 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 16, MN State House District 16B, MN
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Schools

Prairie Woods Elementary
4 miles, N • 4.6 star
New London Alternative School
4 miles, N • 3.2 star
New London-Spicer Middle
4 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Ridgewater College
9 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Saint Johns University
36 miles, E • 4.1 star
College of Saint Benedict
38 miles, E • 3.2 star
Rasmussen College-Minnesota
42 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Carris Health Llc
9 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
48 miles, E • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
90 miles, NE • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
145 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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