Pipestone, MN

Pipestone, Minnesota

Pipestone, Minnesota is 35 miles NE of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 165 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Pipestone county. The population of the city is 4,280.

The People and Families of Pipestone

In Pipestone, about 55% of adults are married. Adults in Pipestone are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pipestone had a median family income of $40,194.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Pipestone.

Pipestone Housing

Of the housing in Pipestone, approximately 69% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the city are low by Minnesota standards.

Commuting

In Pipestone, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Pipestone makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Pipestone, MN

Comparing Pipestone 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
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
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Pipestone Almanac

Pipestone Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Pipestone Public Libraries

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Pipestone Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Pipestone residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Pipestone, 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

Pipestone High Schools (2004)

PIPESTONE SR.
1401 7TH ST. S.W.
507-825-5861
Serves 423 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

PIPESTONE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
101 4TH AVE. N.E.
507-825-2458
A Non-traditional School
Serves 29 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Pipestone Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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