Westbrook, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
831 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,667 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$73,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$449 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$505 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cottonwood County
2
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cottonwood County
2
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 14
Feb 1 6 19
Mar 2 9 29
Apr 3 4 45
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 2 6 32
Dec 1 9 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 21, MN State House District 21A, MN
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Schools

Westbrook-Walnut Grove Secondary
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Walnut Grove Elementary
12 miles, N • 3.7 star
Fulda Elementary
14 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Martin Luther College
51 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Sanford Tracy
16 miles, N
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
72 miles, W • 1.4 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
124 miles, NE • 1 star
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