Red Wing, MN

Red Wing, Minnesota

Red Wing, Minnesota, in Goodhue county, is 35 miles SE of Eagan, Minnesota (center to center) and 38 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. About 16,116 people people live in Red Wing.

The People and Families of Red Wing

In Red Wing, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Red Wing had a median family income of $54,641.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($3,750) in Red Wing than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Red Wing Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Red Wing, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Red Wing, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Red Wing, MN

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

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
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Red Wing Almanac

Red Wing Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Red Wing Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Red Wing Public Libraries

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Red Wing Hospitals

FAIRVIEW RED WING HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
701 FAIRVIEW BOULEVARD, PO BOX 95
(651) 267-5000
Emergency Service: Yes

Red Wing High Schools (2004)

RED WING SR.
2451 EAGLE RIDGE DR.
651-385-4600
Serves 1,064 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

TOWER VIEW OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM ALC
154 TOWER VIEW DR
651-388-8963
A Non-traditional School
Serves 59 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 32.8

WALTER MAGINNIS HIGH SCHOOL
1079 HIGHWAY 292
651-267-3639
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 50 students.

RED WING ALC
154 TOWER VIEW DR
651-388-7181
A Non-traditional School
Serves 18 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10

Red Wing Colleges

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