Windom, MN

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Windom, MN

Comparing Windom 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
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
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

Windom Almanac

Windom Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Windom Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Windom, 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

Windom Public Libraries

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Windom Hospitals

WINDOM AREA HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
2150 HOSPITAL DRIVE, PO BOX 339
(507) 831-2400
Emergency Service: Yes

Windom High Schools (2004)

WINDOM SR.
1400 W. 17TH ST.
507-831-6910
Serves 359 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

RED ROCK RIDGE AREA LEARNING CNTR
BOX 265
507-831-2936
A Non-traditional School
Serves 42 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Windom Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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