Spring Grove, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
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
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
1,223 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,221 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$148,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$565 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$732 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Houston County
1
La Crosse-Onalaska 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

Houston County
1
La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area
4
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 16
Feb 1 8 20
Mar 2 7 32
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 2 4 34
Dec 1 11 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 6%

Schools

Spring Grove Secondary
<1 miles, NW 4.1 star
Spring Grove Elementary
<1 miles, NW 4.6 star
Mabel-Canton Secondary
7 miles, W 4.1 star
Mabel-Canton Elementary
7 miles, W 3.7 star

Colleges

Luther College
19 miles, SW 2.8 star
Viterbo University
26 miles, E 2.8 star
Western Technical College
26 miles, E 1.9 star
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
27 miles, E 3.2 star

Hospitals

Winneshiek Medical Center
20 miles, SW 4.1 star
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
25 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
29 miles, NE 1 star
Rochester International Airport
49 miles, NW 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
79 miles, SW 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
90 miles, NE 1 star