Houston, MN
Living in Houston
Bikeability54
Walkability83
Commute88
Public Transit46
Affordability97
Public Safety95
Airports2
Hospitals98
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1kPopulation+74 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate36%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$2.6k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year-16% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office21%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation1%
Walked10%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$104kMedian Home Value+$400 (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$508Median Monthly Rent+$17 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas67%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Houston
United States45
Minnesota28
La Crosse Metro Area18
Houston County6
Property Crime in Houston
United States48
Minnesota45
La Crosse Metro Area51
Houston County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houston
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding35
Tornado17
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Houston, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Houston, MN
St John's Evangelical Lutheran School
9 miles, SE
St Marys Catholic School
10 miles, SE
St Peter Elementary School
11 miles, E
St Johns Lutheran School
12 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Houston, MN
Viterbo University
17 miles, E
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
17 miles, E
Winona State University
20 miles, N
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
21 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houston, MN
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
16 miles, E
Winona Health Services
19 miles, N
Winneshiek Medical Center
33 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Houston, MN
La Crosse Regional Airport
18 miles, NE
Rochester International Airport
47 miles, W
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
77 miles, N
Waterloo Regional Airport
93 miles, SW