Taunton, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
140 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$74,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$475 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$438 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lyon County
2
Marshall Urban 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

Lyon County
3
Marshall Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 13
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 8 30
Apr 2 2 45
May 2 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 1 7 32
Dec 1 9 17

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

St Edward School
4 miles, SE
Minneota Elementary
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Minneota Secondary
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Lincoln Elementary - Ivanhoe
13 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Southwest Minnesota State University
18 miles, SE • 2.3 star
South Dakota State University
40 miles, W • 2.8 star
Lake Area Technical College
55 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

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

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