Appleton, MN
Living in Appleton
Bikeability32
Walkability71
Commute90
Public Transit35
Affordability100
Public Safety77
Airports5
Hospitals74
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.4kPopulation-766 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
50%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian4%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate38%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone48%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income+$511 (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector63%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office16%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$50kMedian Home Value-$8.4k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$419Median Monthly Rent+$71 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K50%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas5%
Utility gas60%
Crime
Violent Crime in Appleton
United States45
Minnesota28
Swift County11
Property Crime in Appleton
United States48
Minnesota45
Swift County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 30 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Appleton
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding20
Tornado21
Blizzard15
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Appleton, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Appleton, MN
St Mary S School
27 miles, N
Lake Country Christian School
29 miles, NE
St Lawrence School
30 miles, W
School of St Peter
36 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Appleton, MN
University of Minnesota-Morris
28 miles, N
Southwest Minnesota State University
53 miles, S
South Dakota State University
71 miles, SW
Saint Johns University
83 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Appleton, MN
Appleton Municipal Hospital
1 miles, E
Madison Hospital
15 miles, SW
Johnson Memorial Hospital
19 miles, S
Swift County Benson Hospital
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Appleton, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
98 miles, E
Joe Foss Field
117 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
118 miles, W
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
123 miles, NE