Slayton, MN
Living in Slayton
Bikeability35
Walkability41
Commute100
Public Transit16
Affordability100
Public Safety93
Airports28
Hospitals89
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation-189 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate36%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector61%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office15%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$93kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$426Median Monthly Rent+$42 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas17%
Utility gas50%
Crime
Violent Crime in Slayton
United States45
Minnesota28
Murray County6
Property Crime in Slayton
United States48
Minnesota45
Murray County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Slayton
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding17
Tornado11
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Slayton, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Slayton, MN
Chandler Christian School
10 miles, SW
St Pauls Lutheran School
11 miles, SE
St Marys Catholic School
18 miles, N
Edgerton Christian Elementary
20 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Slayton, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
32 miles, N
South Dakota State University
56 miles, NW
University of Sioux Falls
58 miles, SW
Augustana University
58 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Slayton, MN
Murray County Memorial Hospital
0 miles, NW
Sanford Westbrook Medical Center
16 miles, E
Sanford Tracy
18 miles, NE
Sanford Medical Center Worthington
27 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Slayton, MN
Joe Foss Field
57 miles, SW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
114 miles, S
St. Cloud Regional Airport
136 miles, NE