Spring Valley, MN

Spring Valley, Minnesota

Spring Valley, Minnesota, in Fillmore county, is 23 miles S of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 94 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. About 2,518 people people live in Spring Valley.

The People and Families of Spring Valley

In Spring Valley, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spring Valley had a median family income of $42,468.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Spring Valley.

Spring Valley Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Spring Valley, about 77% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Spring Valley, 84% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in Spring Valley is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Spring Valley, MN

Comparing Spring Valley 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male 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
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Spring Valley Almanac

Spring Valley Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Spring Valley Public Libraries

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Spring Valley Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Spring Valley, 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.

Spring Valley High Schools (2004)

KINGSLAND SR.
705 N. SECTION AVE.
507-346-7276
Serves 283 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

KINGSLAND ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
300 S. BROADWAY
507-346-2665
A Non-traditional School
Serves 15 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

Spring Valley Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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