Northfield, MN
Living in Northfield
Bikeability41
Walkability54
Commute72
Public Transit28
Affordability54
Public Safety75
Airports51
Hospitals81
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools82
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation+933 (2010–19)
27 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
47%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate20%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$6.2k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van59%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home34%
Housing
$226kMedian Home Value-$3.5k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$761Median Monthly Rent+$100 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Northfield
United States45
Minnesota28
Rice County20
Property Crime in Northfield
United States48
Minnesota45
Rice County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Northfield
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
Tornado16
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Northfield, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Northfield, MN
St Dominic Elementary School
1 miles, NE
Northfield Montessori
2 miles, NE
Glory Academy
10 miles, NW
Shattuck-St Marys School
11 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Northfield, MN
St Olaf College
1 miles, NW
Carleton College
1 miles, NE
St Catherine University
33 miles, N
Macalester College
34 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Northfield, MN
Northfield Hospital
2 miles, NW
District One Hospital
12 miles, S
Mayo Clinic Health System-Cannon Falls
14 miles, E
Mayo Clinic Health System-New Prague
21 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Northfield, MN
Rochester International Airport
50 miles, SE
St. Cloud Regional Airport
87 miles, NW
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
88 miles, E