Alton Township, MN
Living in Alton Township
Bikeability4
Walkability18
Commute51
Public Transit5
Affordability45
Public Safety94
Airports49
Hospitals87
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools72
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
440Population+10 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$83kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office20%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Walked2%
Worked at home18%
Housing
$238kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$381Median Monthly Rent+$31 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier41%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas75%
Utility gas9%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alton Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Waseca County14
Property Crime in Alton Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Waseca County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alton Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding22
Tornado17
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alton Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alton Township, MN
Trinity Lutheran School
5 miles, N
Sacred Heart School
10 miles, E
Mount Olive Lutheran School
16 miles, NW
Loyola Catholic School
16 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Alton Township, MN
Minnesota State University-Mankato
16 miles, NW
Bethany Lutheran College
16 miles, NW
Gustavus Adolphus College
23 miles, NW
St Olaf College
39 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alton Township, MN
Mayo Clinic Health System-Waseca
10 miles, E
Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato
16 miles, NW
Owatonna Hospital
24 miles, E
River's Edge Hospital & Clinic
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Alton Township, MN
Rochester International Airport
61 miles, E
St. Cloud Regional Airport
105 miles, N
Waterloo Regional Airport
122 miles, SE