Good Thunder, MN

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Good Thunder Almanac

Good Thunder Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Good Thunder Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Good Thunder Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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