Watonwan County, MN
Living in Watonwan County
Bikeability47
Walkability63
Commute81
Public Transit38
Affordability96
Public Safety78
Airports47
Hospitals92
Colleges46
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Schools41
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Residents
11kPopulation-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
$54kMedian 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
$97kMedian Home Value+$7.6k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$520Median 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
St Pauls Lutheran School
0 miles, NW
St Marys Catholic Elementary School
11 miles, NE
St Paul Lutheran School
13 miles, SE
Mountain Lake Christian School
16 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Watonwan County, MN
Martin Luther College
24 miles, N
Minnesota State University-Mankato
33 miles, E
Bethany Lutheran College
34 miles, NE
Gustavus Adolphus College
40 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watonwan County, MN
Mayo Clinic Health System-St James
1 miles, SW
Madelia Community Hospital
11 miles, NE
Sleepy Eye Medical Center
23 miles, N
New Ulm Medical Center
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Watonwan County, MN
Rochester International Airport
105 miles, E
Joe Foss Field
110 miles, W
St. Cloud Regional Airport
112 miles, N