Great Bend Township, MN
Living in Great Bend Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute73
Public Transit1
Affordability96
Public Safety88
Airports36
Hospitals91
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools61
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
423Population+118 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
79%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate27%
Some College54%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$78kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-12% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K30%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office25%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van75%
Worked at home25%
Housing
$152kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$503Median Monthly Rent+$228 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more4%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas68%
Utility gas5%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Great Bend Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Cottonwood County15
Property Crime in Great Bend Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Cottonwood County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Great Bend Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding26
Tornado18
Blizzard11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Great Bend Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Great Bend Township, MN
St Johns Lutheran School
13 miles, SW
Mountain Lake Christian School
13 miles, E
Immanuel Lutheran School
15 miles, S
St Pauls Lutheran School
21 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Great Bend Township, MN
Martin Luther College
45 miles, NE
Southwest Minnesota State University
48 miles, NW
Minnesota State University-Mankato
61 miles, E
Bethany Lutheran College
62 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Great Bend Township, MN
Windom Area Health
4 miles, SE
Sanford Westbrook Medical Center
16 miles, NW
Sanford Jackson Medical Center
21 miles, SE
Mayo Clinic Health System-Springfield
26 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Great Bend Township, MN
Joe Foss Field
81 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
120 miles, SW
St. Cloud Regional Airport
126 miles, NE