Granite Falls, MN

Granite Falls, Minnesota

Granite Falls, Minnesota, in Yellow Medicine county, is 85 miles SW of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 112 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 3,070.

The People and Families of Granite Falls

In Granite Falls, about 58% of adults are married. Lots of people in Granite Falls live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Granite Falls.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Granite Falls had a median family income of $45,536.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Granite Falls residents, with $400. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Granite Falls Housing

In Granite Falls, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Granite Falls, 90% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Granite Falls; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Granite Falls is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Granite Falls strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Granite Falls, MN

Comparing Granite Falls 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
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share 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
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Granite Falls Almanac

Granite Falls Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Granite Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Granite Falls Hospitals

MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL AND GRANITE MANOR
(Government - Local)
345 TENTH AVENUE
(320) 564-3111
Emergency Service: Yes

Granite Falls High Schools (2004)

GRANITE FALLS SR.
450 9TH AVE.
320-564-4083
Serves 397 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Granite Falls Colleges

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Minnesota West Community and Technical College

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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