Lester Prairie, MN
Living in Lester Prairie
Bikeability4
Walkability15
Commute36
Public Transit4
Affordability74
Public Safety89
Airports51
Hospitals86
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools69
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation+256 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-18% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate30%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$1.1k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office17%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$150kMedian Home Value-$12k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$523Median Monthly Rent-$24 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
Utility gas84%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lester Prairie
United States45
Minnesota28
McLeod County16
Property Crime in Lester Prairie
United States48
Minnesota45
McLeod County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 9 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lester Prairie
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding24
Tornado17
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lester Prairie, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lester Prairie, MN
Holy Trinity School
6 miles, N
Zion Lutheran School
7 miles, E
Mayer Lutheran High School
7 miles, E
St John S Lutheran School
9 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lester Prairie, MN
Crown College
14 miles, E
Herzing University-Minneapolis
32 miles, E
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
38 miles, E
Capella University
38 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lester Prairie, MN
Glencoe Regional Health Services
9 miles, SW
Ridgeview Medical Center
12 miles, E
Hutchinson Health
17 miles, W
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center
19 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Lester Prairie, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
46 miles, N
Rochester International Airport
101 miles, SE
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
105 miles, N