Nisswa, MN

Nisswa, Minnesota

Nisswa, Minnesota, in Crow Wing county, is 66 miles N of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 117 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 1,953.

The People and Families of Nisswa

In Nisswa, about 68% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Nisswa, at least compared to other cities of its size.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nisswa had a median family income of $54,931. Interestingly, lots of people in Nisswa have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the city. In Nisswa, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Nisswa favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $7,675. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Nisswa Housing

Nisswa has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 87% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Nisswa are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Nisswa, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Nisswa, MN

Comparing Nisswa 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

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
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Nisswa Almanac

Nisswa Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Nisswa Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Nisswa, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Nisswa Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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