New London, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,156 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,830 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$209,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$665 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$740 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kandiyohi County
3
Willmar Urban Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kandiyohi County
3
Willmar Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 12
Feb 1 8 17
Mar 2 8 29
Apr 3 3 45
May 3 0 58
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 3 0 47
Nov 1 7 31
Dec 1 8 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

New London Alternative School
<1 miles, S · 3.2star
New London-Spicer Middle
<1 miles, S · 4.1star
New London-Spicer Sr
<1 miles, S · 4.1star
Prairie Woods Elementary
<1 miles, SW · 4.6star
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Colleges

Ridgewater College
12 miles, SW · 1.9star
Saint Johns University
33 miles, E · 4.1star
College of Saint Benedict
36 miles, E · 3.2star
Rasmussen College-Minnesota
40 miles, E · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Carris Health Llc
13 miles, SW · 4.1star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
46 miles, E · 1star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
86 miles, NE · 1star
Hector International Airport
144 miles, N · 1.4star
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