Dawson, MN
Living in Dawson
Bikeability31
Walkability71
Commute98
Public Transit33
Affordability100
Public Safety98
Airports26
Hospitals73
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools80
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation+78 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
62%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate38%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector62%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office19%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$74kMedian Home Value+$5k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$435Median Monthly Rent+$86 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
LP gas2%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dawson
United States45
Minnesota28
Lac qui Parle County3
Property Crime in Dawson
United States48
Minnesota45
Lac qui Parle County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 30 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dawson
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding23
Tornado19
Blizzard13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dawson, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dawson, MN
School of St Peter
19 miles, SW
St Edward School
25 miles, S
St Lawrence School
35 miles, NW
True Light Christian School
36 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Dawson, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
36 miles, SE
University of Minnesota-Morris
46 miles, N
South Dakota State University
55 miles, SW
Dakota State University
82 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dawson, MN
Johnson Memorial Hospital
1 miles, W
Madison Hospital
9 miles, NW
Chippewa County Hospital
17 miles, E
Appleton Municipal Hospital
19 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Dawson, MN
Joe Foss Field
99 miles, S
St. Cloud Regional Airport
106 miles, NE
Aberdeen Regional Airport
121 miles, W
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
138 miles, NE