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Dawson, Minnesota, in Lac Qui Parle county, is 100 miles N of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 136 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,539.
In Dawson, about 60% of adults are married. Dawson offers a lot of one-person housing.
You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Dawson had a median family income of $46,484.
Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 74% of the housing units in Dawson. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?
In Dawson, 85% of commuters drive to work. Dawson is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Dawson, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.
Dawson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
Comparing Dawson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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