Nelson Township, MN
Living in Nelson Township
Bikeability10
Walkability39
Commute39
Public Transit12
Affordability73
Public Safety79
Airports47
Hospitals93
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
310Population+28 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate40%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$82kMedian Household Income+$30k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-16% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K24%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office12%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$141kMedian Home Value+$9.3k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$525Median Monthly Rent+$250 (2010–19)
90%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas64%
Utility gas10%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Nelson Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Watonwan County23
Property Crime in Nelson Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Watonwan County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 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 | 7 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nelson Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding26
Tornado17
Blizzard10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Nelson Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Nelson Township, MN
St Pauls Lutheran School
6 miles, S
St Marys Catholic Elementary School
13 miles, E
Mountain Lake Christian School
15 miles, SW
St John's Lutheran School
16 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Nelson Township, MN
Martin Luther College
19 miles, NE
Minnesota State University-Mankato
34 miles, E
Bethany Lutheran College
34 miles, E
Gustavus Adolphus College
39 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Nelson Township, MN
Mayo Clinic Health System-St James
7 miles, S
Madelia Community Hospital
13 miles, E
Sleepy Eye Medical Center
16 miles, N
Mayo Clinic Health System-Springfield
20 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Nelson Township, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
107 miles, N
Rochester International Airport
108 miles, E
Joe Foss Field
109 miles, W