Merton Township, MN
Living in Merton Township
Bikeability14
Walkability39
Commute60
Public Transit19
Affordability38
Public Safety91
Airports44
Hospitals90
Colleges84
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
393Population+8 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate40%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector63%
Self-employed21%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$226kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$539Median Monthly Rent-$76 (2010–19)
75%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas65%
Utility gas4%
Wood18%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merton Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Steele County15
Property Crime in Merton Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Steele County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merton Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding26
Tornado19
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merton Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merton Township, MN
Owatonna Christian School
7 miles, W
Eagle Academy
7 miles, W
St Marys School
8 miles, SW
Bethlehem Academy
14 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Merton Township, MN
Carleton College
22 miles, N
St Olaf College
22 miles, N
University of Minnesota-Rochester
32 miles, E
Bethany Lutheran College
45 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merton Township, MN
Owatonna Hospital
8 miles, W
District One Hospital
13 miles, NW
Mayo Clinic Health System-Waseca
21 miles, W
Northfield Hospital
23 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Merton Township, MN
Rochester International Airport
33 miles, SE
La Crosse Regional Airport
93 miles, E
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
93 miles, NE