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Windom, MN


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Windom, Minnesota

Windom, Minnesota, in Cottonwood county, is 81 miles E of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 120 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 4,490.

The People and Families of Windom

In Windom, about 56% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Windom, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Windom had a median family income of $43,350.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Windom favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Windom.

Windom Housing

Windom has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Windom tend toward the low side for Minnesota.

Commuting

In Windom, 88% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Windom can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWindom Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Windom Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Windom Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Windom Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Windom, MN

Comparing Windom 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
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men62
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home76

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime78

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