Freeborn County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Drinking water stations with addresses in Alden and their reported violations in the past:
MANSFIELD LUTHERAN CHURCH (Address: 14711 - 630th Avenue , Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
- MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUL-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-21-2005), St Tech Assistance Visit (JUL-21-2005), St Compliance Meeting conducted (JUL-21-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-21-2005), St Boil Water Order (JUL-21-2005), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-21-2005), St Compliance achieved (AUG-01-2005)
- MCL, Acute (TCR) - Between JAN-1996 and DEC-1996, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (JUL-16-1996), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-16-1996), St Public Notif requested (JUL-16-1996), St Tech Assistance Visit (JUL-16-1996), St Compliance Meeting conducted (JUL-16-1996), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-16-1996), St Compliance achieved (OCT-23-1996)
Drinking water stations with addresses in Alden that have no violations reported:
- ALDEN (Population served: 665, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
- MANSFIELD MEATS (Population served: 26, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 6.3%
(5.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
| This city: | 2.5 people | | Minnesota: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This city: | 70.1% | | Whole state: | 66.5% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This city: | 3.7% | | Whole state: | 5.3% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Alden, MN
Alden compared to Minnesota state average:
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage significantly below state average.
- Number of college students significantly below state average.
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Banks with branches in Alden (2011 data):
- American Bank of St. Paul: Alden Branch at 195 North Broadway, branch established on 1903/02/17. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $413.3 mil, Deposits: $387.8 mil, headquarters in Saint Paul, MN, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: American Bancorporation
Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Utility gas (87%)
- Electricity (8%)
- Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
2004 Presidential Election results in Freeborn County Minnesota:
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Religion statistics for Alden (based on Freeborn County data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 76.96%
| Here |  | 77.0% |
| USA |  | 50.2% |
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
| Name | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | Catholic Church | United Methodist Church | American Baptist Churches in the USA | Lutheran Church |
| Adherents | 60.4% | 14.6% | 5.0% | 4.6% | 3.9% |
| Congregations | 45.3% | 5.7% | 7.5% | 5.7% | 3.8% |
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| Name | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Assemblies of God | Reformed Church in America | Salvation Army | Other |
| Adherents | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Congregations | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 24.5% |
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Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Tables represent county-level data.
Food Environment Statistics:Number of grocery stores: 5 | Freeborn County: | 1.60 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 1.83 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1 | Here: | 0.32 / 10,000 pop. | | Minnesota: | 0.13 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16 | Freeborn County: | 5.13 / 10,000 pop. | | Minnesota: | 3.90 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 27 | This county: | 8.66 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 6.98 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate: | Freeborn County: | 7.3% | | Minnesota: | 6.5% |
Adult obesity rate: | Freeborn County: | 28.2% | | State: | 25.9% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Local government employment and payroll (March 2007) |
| Function |
Full-time employees |
Monthly full-time payroll |
Average yearly full-time wage |
Part-time employees |
Monthly part-time payroll |
| Financial Administration |
1 | $2,650 | $31,800 | 1 | $1,118 |
| Other Government Administration |
0 | $0 | | 5 | $463 |
| Police Protection - Officers |
1 | $2,575 | $30,900 | 0 | $0 |
| Firefighters |
0 | $0 | | 2 | $93 |
| Sewerage |
1 | $2,894 | $34,728 | 0 | $0 |
| Water Supply |
1 | $2,369 | $28,428 | 0 | $0 |
| Totals for Government |
4 | $10,488 | $31,464 | 8 | $1,674 |
Alden government finances in 2002:
- Charges - Solid Waste Management: $31,000 ($46.97)
Sewerage: $31,000 ($46.97)
All Other: $27,000 ($40.91)
Parks & Recreation: $1,000 ($1.52)
- Construction - Regular Highways: $58,000 ($87.88)
- Current Operations - General - Other: $91,000 ($137.88)
Police Protection: $45,000 ($68.18)
Regular Highways: $35,000 ($53.03)
Financial Administration: $32,000 ($48.48)
Solid Waste Management: $30,000 ($45.45)
Parks & Recreation: $23,000 ($34.85)
Water Utilities: $22,000 ($33.33)
Sewerage: $20,000 ($30.30)
Fire Protection: $8,000 ($12.12)
Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($6.06)
- General - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($19.70)
- Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $210,000 ($318.18)
- Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $160,000 ($242.42)
- Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $50,000 ($75.76)
- Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $25,000 ($37.88)
Interest Earnings: $18,000 ($27.27)
Special Assessments: $16,000 ($24.24)
- Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $55,000 ($83.33)
General - Other: $29,000 ($43.94)
Police Protection: $20,000 ($30.30)
Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($7.58)
Parks & Recreation: $4,000 ($6.06)
Water Utilities: $1,000 ($1.52)
- Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $67,000 ($101.52)
- Revenue - Water Utilities: $52,000 ($78.79)
- State Intergovernmental - General Support: $182,000 ($275.76)
All Other: $2,000 ($3.03)
- Tax - Property: $113,000 ($171.21)
Public Utilities: $2,000 ($3.03)
NEC: $1,000 ($1.52)
- Total Salaries & Wages: $99,000 ($150.00)
4.45% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,446 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 4.45% | | Minnesota average: | 7.79% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
5.02% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,068 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 5.02% | | Minnesota average: | 7.84% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
Strongest AM radio stations in Alden:
- KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
- KATE (1450 AM; 1 kW; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
- WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
- WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
- KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
- KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
- KOWZ (1170 AM; 3 kW; WASECA, MN; Owner: MAIN STREET BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KDHL (920 AM; 5 kW; FARIBAULT, MN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- KTOE (1420 AM; 5 kW; MANKATO, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
- KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Alden:
- KCPI (94.9 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
- KAUS-FM (99.9 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
- K299AL (107.7 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: FREEBORN COUNTY CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC)
- KQPR (96.1 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KOWZ-FM (100.9 FM; BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN; Owner: BLOOMING PRAIRIE FARM RADIO INC.)
- KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
- KBDC (88.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
- KRUE (92.1 FM; WASECA, MN; Owner: MAIN STREET BROADCASTING, INC.)
- K220AR (91.9 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: MANKATO STATE UNIVERSITY)
- KJLY (104.5 FM; BLUE EARTH, MN; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)
- KYTC (102.7 FM; NORTHWOOD, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
- K280EB (103.9 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
TV broadcast stations around Alden:
- KAAL (Channel 6; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: KAAL-TV, LLC)
- KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
- KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
- KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
- K54HA (Channel 54; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
- K57EU (Channel 57; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
- K43DH (Channel 43; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
- K45DF (Channel 45; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
- K49DB (Channel 49; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
- K51CY (Channel 51; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
- K53DI (Channel 53; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
- K55FJ (Channel 55; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
- K61EU (Channel 61; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
- K60FY (Channel 60; FROST, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
- K14KD (Channel 14; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
- K27FI (Channel 27; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
- K31EF (Channel 31; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
- K36FI (Channel 36; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
- K58FC (Channel 58; FROST, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
- K62FH (Channel 62; FROST, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
- K65FW (Channel 65; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 17 meters (56ft)
Total average daily traffic: 13,600
Total average daily truck traffic: 2,214
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 5 - Christopher B Page, Cr 6 North Of Hwy 109 (Lat: 43.664583 Lon: -93.595278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 104.8 m, Overall height: 109.4 m, Licensee ID: L00132178
Registrant: Spectrasite Communications, Inc., 100 Regency Forest Drive, Suite 400, Cary, NC 27511, Phone: (919) 465-6649, Email:
- Vielka M Gabriel, Cr 6 North Of Hwy 109 (Lat: 43.664583 Lon: -93.595278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 105.1 m, Overall height: 109.7 m, Licensee ID: L00132178
Registrant: Spectrasite Communications, Inc., 100 Regency Forest Drive, Suite 400, Cary, NC 27511, Phone: (919) 465-6649, Email:
- Vielka M Gabriel, Cr 6 North Of Hwy 109 (Lat: 43.664583 Lon: -93.595278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 105.1 m, Overall height: 109.7 m
Registrant: Spectrasite Communications, Inc., 100 Regency Forest Drive, Suite 400, Cary, NC 27511, Phone: (919) 465-6649, Email:
- Vielka M Gabriel, Cr 6 North Of Hwy 109 (Lat: 43.664583 Lon: -93.595278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 104.8 m, Overall height: 109.4 m
Registrant: Spectrasite Communications, Inc., 100 Regency Forest Drive, Suite 400, Cary, NC 27511, Phone: (919) 465-6649, Email:
- Frederick E Cannady, Cr 6 North Of Hwy 109 (Lat: 43.664583 Lon: -93.595278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 104.8 m, Overall height: 109.4 m
Registrant: Spectrasite Communications, Inc., 100 Regency Forest Drive, Suite 400, Cary, NC 27511, Phone: (919) 465-6649, Email:
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1 - 3.5 Mi N On Cty Hwy 6 Sec 16 Carlston Twp (Lat: 43.721889 Lon: -93.591611), Call Sign: KNAJ545
Assigned Frequencies: 160.755 MHz Grant Date: 04/06/2004, Expiration Date: 12/12/2013
Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1 - Call Sign: WB0FTL, Licensee ID: L00604198
Grant Date: 04/24/2008, Expiration Date: 06/11/2018, Certifier: Leslie R Ellis
Registrant: Leslie R Ellis, 65539 200th Street, Alden, MN 56009
FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1 - COUNTY AIRCRAFT INC, Rr 2 Box 138, Alden, MN 56009
Certificate: 00-0488 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 03/07/2000, Expiration Date: 03/06/2001
FAA Registered Aircraft: 3 - Aircraft: GOLDEN CIRCLE AIR INC T-BIRD (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582 (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
N-Number: 61669 , Serial Number: 2746104, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 12/15/2007
Registrant (Individual): Steven Roger Peterson, 25014 640th Ave, Alden, MN 56009 - Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
N-Number: 64062 , Serial Number: 17264995, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 01/06/1989
Registrant (Corporation): M G Enterprises Of Albert Lea Inc, 65560 180th St, Alden, MN 56009 - Aircraft: HENSCHE SCORPION TOO (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 45 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
N-Number: 65163 , Serial Number: 3148, Year manufactured: 1975
Registrant (Individual): Walter Hensche, 418 Euclid St Rural Route 2, Alden, MN 56009
| Most common first names in Alden, MN among deceased individuals |
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
| Margaret | 9 | 84.2 years |
| Albert | 9 | 84.0 years |
| Walter | 9 | 85.3 years |
| Helen | 8 | 85.3 years |
| John | 8 | 81.5 years |
| Fred | 8 | 78.2 years |
| Harold | 8 | 75.1 years |
| Ida | 6 | 82.8 years |
| Raymond | 6 | 76.5 years |
| Oscar | 6 | 79.3 years |
| Most common last names in Alden, MN among deceased individuals |
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
| Johnson | 13 | 80.7 years |
| Petersen | 9 | 81.5 years |
| Jensen | 9 | 80.9 years |
| Toenges | 9 | 86.2 years |
| Nelson | 8 | 84.0 years |
| Peterson | 7 | 84.8 years |
| Pedersen | 7 | 88.8 years |
| Steele | 7 | 87.4 years |
| Sorensen | 6 | 78.8 years |
| Larson | 6 | 71.9 years |
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