Twin Lakes, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
182 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$252,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$310 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$470 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Freeborn County
1
Albert Lea Urban Area
1
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Freeborn County
3
Albert Lea Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 14
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 7 31
Apr 3 3 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 5 33
Dec 1 12 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 23, MN State House District 23A, MN
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Schools

Southwest Middle
6 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Halverson Elementary
6 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Sibley Elementary
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Lakeview Elementary
7 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Riverland Community College
23 miles, E • 1.9 star
Waldorf University
23 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
30 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
30 miles, S • 3.2 star
Mitchell County Regional Health
36 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
52 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
86 miles, S • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
110 miles, E • 1 star
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