Swift County, MN
Living in Swift County
Bikeability34
Walkability57
Commute88
Public Transit26
Affordability93
Public Safety90
Airports24
Hospitals75
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.4kPopulation-587 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age
20%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate33%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$104kMedian Home Value+$6.5k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$495Median Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas30%
Utility gas39%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Swift County
United States45
Minnesota28
Property Crime in Swift County
United States48
Minnesota45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 30 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Swift County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding19
Tornado22
Blizzard13
Extreme Cold2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Swift County, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Swift County, MN
Lake Country Christian School
18 miles, N
St Mary S School
24 miles, NW
Community Christian School
33 miles, E
Central Minnesota Christian School
34 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Swift County, MN
University of Minnesota-Morris
24 miles, NW
Southwest Minnesota State University
57 miles, S
Saint Johns University
66 miles, E
College of Saint Benedict
69 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Swift County, MN
Swift County Benson Hospital
5 miles, NE
Appleton Municipal Hospital
16 miles, W
Chippewa County Hospital
22 miles, S
Stevens Community Medical Center
24 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Swift County, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
81 miles, E
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
108 miles, NE
Hector International Airport
126 miles, NW