Whalan, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 9/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
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
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
60 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$112,969 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
52 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$225,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$460 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$381 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fillmore County
1
Rochester 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

Fillmore County
1
Rochester Metro Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 15
Feb 1 9 20
Mar 2 8 32
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 5 0 69
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 34
Dec 1 12 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 26, MN State House District 26B, MN
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Schools

Lanesboro Elementary
3 miles, W • 4.6 star
Lanesboro Secondary
3 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
24 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Minnesota State College Southeast
25 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Winona State University
26 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Luther College
30 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Winona Health Services
26 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Winneshiek Medical Center
31 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
31 miles, NW • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
35 miles, E • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
81 miles, NE • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
85 miles, SW • 1 star
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