Ghent, MN
Living in Ghent
Bikeability21
Walkability58
Commute82
Public Transit22
Affordability93
Public Safety95
Airports28
Hospitals81
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
407Population+12 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate35%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income-$1.7k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K32%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office18%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked5%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$126kMedian Home Value-$2.6k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$425Median Monthly Rent+$192 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas73%
Utility gas5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ghent
United States45
Minnesota28
Lyon County16
Property Crime in Ghent
United States48
Minnesota45
Lyon County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ghent
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding22
Tornado16
Blizzard14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ghent, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ghent, MN
St Edward School
6 miles, NW
True Light Christian School
7 miles, SE
Holy Redeemer School
7 miles, SE
St Marys Catholic School
23 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Ghent, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
8 miles, SE
South Dakota State University
46 miles, W
Dakota State University
70 miles, SW
Martin Luther College
72 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ghent, MN
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
7 miles, SE
Avera Tyler Hospital
20 miles, SW
Sanford Canby Medical Center
23 miles, NW
Sanford Tracy
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Ghent, MN
Joe Foss Field
77 miles, SW
St. Cloud Regional Airport
115 miles, NE
Aberdeen Regional Airport
140 miles, NW