St. Peter, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
12,085 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,042 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$238,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$634 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$833 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nicollet County
2
Mankato 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

Nicollet County
2
Mankato Metro Area
4
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 14
Feb 1 6 19
Mar 2 8 31
Apr 3 2 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 6 33
Dec 1 9 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 18, MN State House District 18A, MN
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Schools

St Peter Ecse
<1 miles, SE
St Peter Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
St Peter Alc
<1 miles, S
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Colleges

Gustavus Adolphus College
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Bethany Lutheran College
11 miles, SW • 1.9 star
South Central College
11 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Minnesota State University-Mankato
13 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato
11 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
78 miles, SE • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
84 miles, N • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
128 miles, E • 1 star
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