Vesta, MN
Living in Vesta
Bikeability15
Walkability50
Commute92
Public Transit17
Affordability100
Public Safety91
Airports40
Hospitals81
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
288Population-61 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate44%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+22% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office29%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$67kMedian Home Value+$300 (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$208 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas61%
Utility gas9%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Vesta
United States45
Minnesota28
Redwood County18
Property Crime in Vesta
United States48
Minnesota45
Redwood County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 32 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Vesta
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado24
Blizzard16
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Vesta, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Vesta, MN
St Anne School
11 miles, SE
St John Lutheran School
16 miles, E
True Light Christian School
19 miles, W
Holy Redeemer School
19 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Vesta, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
17 miles, W
Martin Luther College
49 miles, E
South Dakota State University
69 miles, W
Gustavus Adolphus College
72 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Vesta, MN
Carris Health-Redwood, Llc
15 miles, E
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
18 miles, W
Sanford Tracy
21 miles, SW
Avera Granite Falls
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Vesta, MN
Joe Foss Field
92 miles, SW
St. Cloud Regional Airport
98 miles, NE
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
145 miles, NE