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Good Thunder, MN


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Good Thunder, Minnesota

Good Thunder, Minnesota, in Blue Earth county, is 65 miles SW of Burnsville, Minnesota (center to center) and 78 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 592.

The People and Families of Good Thunder

In Good Thunder, about 69% of adults are married. Good Thunder is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Good Thunder is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Good Thunder had a median family income of $45,469. An unusual characteristic of Good Thunder is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Good Thunder Housing

About 81% of housing units in Good Thunder are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Good Thunder, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Good Thunder, MN

Comparing Good Thunder to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women75
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens23
Racial Diversity22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income75
People Above Poverty52
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Affordability of Rents54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone33
Housing Recently Built11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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