Taunton, MN
Living in Taunton
Bikeability24
Walkability62
Commute78
Public Transit25
Affordability100
Public Safety95
Airports28
Hospitals79
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
153Population-27 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-11 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
53%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate49%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+13% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked6%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$60kMedian Home Value-$2.9k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$275Median Monthly Rent-$61 (2010–19)
85%Owner-Occupied+27% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached99%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier54%
Home Value
Less than $50K49%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K2%
$200K to $249K11%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas59%
Utility gas5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Taunton
United States45
Minnesota28
Lyon County16
Property Crime in Taunton
United States48
Minnesota45
Lyon County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 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 | 17 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Taunton
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding27
Tornado20
Blizzard17
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Taunton, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Taunton, MN
St Edward School
4 miles, SE
School of St Peter
13 miles, NW
True Light Christian School
17 miles, SE
Holy Redeemer School
17 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Taunton, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
18 miles, SE
South Dakota State University
40 miles, SW
Dakota State University
66 miles, SW
University of Minnesota-Morris
69 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Taunton, MN
Sanford Canby Medical Center
13 miles, NW
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
17 miles, SE
Hendricks Community Hospital
19 miles, W
Avera Tyler Hospital
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Taunton, MN
Joe Foss Field
78 miles, SW
St. Cloud Regional Airport
118 miles, NE
Aberdeen Regional Airport
129 miles, NW