Wells Township, MN
Living in Wells Township
Bikeability9
Walkability1
Commute37
Public Transit6
Affordability40
Public Safety91
Airports50
Hospitals83
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation-130 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate31%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$84kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office23%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$284kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$804Median Monthly Rent+$173 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K6%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas31%
Utility gas59%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wells Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Rice County20
Property Crime in Wells Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Rice County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wells Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding25
Tornado17
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wells Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wells Township, MN
Faribault Lutheran School
4 miles, SE
Divine Mercy Catholic School
5 miles, SE
Bethlehem Academy
5 miles, SE
Shattuck-St Marys School
5 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Wells Township, MN
St Olaf College
12 miles, NE
Carleton College
13 miles, NE
Gustavus Adolphus College
31 miles, W
Bethany Lutheran College
34 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wells Township, MN
District One Hospital
5 miles, SE
Northfield Hospital
12 miles, NE
Owatonna Hospital
16 miles, S
Mayo Clinic Health System-New Prague
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Wells Township, MN
Rochester International Airport
51 miles, SE
St. Cloud Regional Airport
91 miles, N
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
99 miles, NE