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Pipestone, MN


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Pipestone, MN

Comparing Pipestone 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
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women75
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity56
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home31
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Housing Recently Built33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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