Watonwan County, MN

Living in Watonwan County

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 63
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 92
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Colleges 46
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Schools 41
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Residents

11k Population -240 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated
66% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$9.8k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office17%
Service12%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked6%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$97k Median Home Value +$7.6k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$520 Median Monthly Rent +$89 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier37%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas24%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas56%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Watonwan County

United States45
Minnesota28

Property Crime in Watonwan County

United States48
Minnesota45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 1 9
Feb 20 1 7
Mar 32 2 9
Apr 46 3 3
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 48 2 0
Nov 33 2 6
Dec 19 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watonwan County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding26
Tornado18
Blizzard11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Watonwan County, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Watonwan County, MN

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Colleges

Colleges near Watonwan County, MN

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Martin Luther College
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Watonwan County, MN

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Airports

Airports near Watonwan County, MN

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Joe Foss Field
110 miles, W
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