Shafer City, MN
Living in Shafer City
Bikeability19
Walkability20
Commute19
Public Transit6
Affordability62
Public Safety88
Airports47
Hospitals91
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+261 (2010–19)
29 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate34%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$24k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
36 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office28%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$166kMedian Home Value+$6.7k (2010–19)
64%Built 2000 or Later
$813Median Monthly Rent-$15 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200961%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K48%
$200K to $249K15%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas1%
Utility gas84%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shafer City
United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Chisago County9
Property Crime in Shafer City
United States48
Minnesota45
Minneapolis Metro Area52
Chisago County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shafer City
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding15
Tornado19
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shafer City, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shafer City, MN
Chisago Lakes Baptist School
8 miles, W
Veritas Academy
9 miles, NW
St Peter Elementary School
14 miles, SW
St Anne's School
19 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Shafer City, MN
Bethel University
30 miles, SW
University of Northwestern-St Paul
32 miles, SW
Metropolitan State University
34 miles, SW
Hamline University
35 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shafer City, MN
St Croix Regional Medical Ctr
6 miles, E
Ladd Memorial Hospital
7 miles, SE
Fairview Lakes Health Services
13 miles, W
Amery Hospital & Clinic
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Shafer City, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
64 miles, W
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
72 miles, SE
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
96 miles, NW