Yellow Medicine County, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
9,509 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,573 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$148,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$571 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$524 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 12
Feb 1 7 18
Mar 1 8 29
Apr 2 2 44
May 2 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 0 46
Nov 1 6 31
Dec 1 9 17

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Clarkfield Charter School
5 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Lakeview Elementary
12 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Lakeview Secondary
12 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Minneota Elementary
12 miles, SW • 4.1 star

Colleges

Ridgewater College
48 miles, E • 1.9 star
South Dakota State University
53 miles, W • 2.8 star

Hospitals

Chippewa County Hospital
18 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
19 miles, S • 4.1 star

Airports

Joe Foss Field
90 miles, SW • 1.4 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
105 miles, E • 1 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
135 miles, NW • 1 star