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Brooten, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 641 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -1.2%
 
Males: 318  (49.7%)
Females: 323  (50.3%)
Median resident age:

45.9 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 56316.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,812 (it was $35,625 in 2000)
Brooten:

$42,812
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,150 (it was $17,048 in 2000)

Brooten city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $121,120 (it was $45,600 in 2000)
Brooten:

$121,120
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $198,237; detached houses: $195,611

Median gross rent in 2022: $923.

March 2022 cost of living index in Brooten: 86.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.7%
(14.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 11.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 72.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Brooten, MN (2022)
    • 40769.7%White alone
    • 10317.6%Hispanic
    • 7312.5%Two or more races
    • 20.3%Asian alone

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Ancestries: German (27.6%), Norwegian (27.2%), Irish (6.7%), Dutch (4.9%), American (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1310 feet

Land area: 1.45 square miles.

Population density: 441 people per square mile   (low).

Brooten, Minnesota map

52 residents are foreign born (8.4% Latin America).

This city:

8.9%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,410 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $878 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Cloud, MN (46.3 miles , pop. 59,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (97.7 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (450.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Belgrade, MN (2.6 miles ),
Sedan, MN (2.8 miles),
Elrosa, MN (3.1 miles),
Sunburg, MN (3.5 miles),
Spring Hill, MN (3.8 miles),
Greenwald, MN (3.8 miles ),
Regal, MN (3.9 miles),
Westport, MN (3.9 miles)

Latitude: 45.50 N, Longitude: 95.12 W

Area code: 320

Distribution of median household income in Brooten, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Brooten, MN in 2022
Brooten satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $311,700
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $285,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $235,400
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $201,500
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $155,600
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $151,500
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $145,900
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $137,800
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $126,800
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $120,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Brooten, MN residents
Average permit cost in Brooten, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +64 (+10.9%).
Most common industries in Brooten, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.5%)
  • Health care (9.9%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.9%)
  • Food (4.9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.1%)
  • Food (6.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.0%)
  • Machinery (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.9%)
  • Educational services (13.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.7%)
  • Social assistance (6.3%)
  • Construction (4.2%)
  • Truck transportation (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Brooten, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (3.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.1%)
  • Cashiers (7.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.3%)
  • Child care workers (6.3%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.9%)

Average climate in Brooten, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Brooten-area historical tornado activity is near Minnesota state average. It is 6% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.5 miles away from the Brooten city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/18/1964, a category F3 tornado 18.2 miles away from the city center injured 13 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Brooten-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 36% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 45.9 miles away from Brooten center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 57.8 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 228.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 86.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/9/1994 at 08:45:35, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 35.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 266.0 miles away from Brooten center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Stearns County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Brooten topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Brooten:

  • BELGRADE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; BELGRADE, MN)

Airports located in Brooten:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Brooten:

  • Ridgewater College (about 26 miles; Willmar, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,288)
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 29 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • College of Saint Benedict (about 40 miles; Saint Joseph, MN; FT enrollment: 2,025)
  • Rasmussen College-Minnesota (about 45 miles; St. Cloud, MN; FT enrollment: 4,575)
  • St Cloud Technical and Community College (about 47 miles; Saint Cloud, MN; FT enrollment: 3,493)
  • Saint Cloud State University (about 48 miles; Saint Cloud, MN; FT enrollment: 12,822)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 53 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)

Public elementary/middle schools in Brooten:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Brooten: Brooten (A), Prairie View Community Golf (B), Brooten Fire Department (C), Brooten Police Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Brooten include: Trinity Lutheran Church (A), Saint Donatus Catholic Church (B), Christian Reformed Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Christian Reform Church Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Stearns 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 Brooten and their reported violations in the past:

BROOTEN (Population served: 647, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-16-2014), St Formal NOV issued (APR-16-2014), St Compliance achieved (MAY-05-2014), St Public Notif received (MAY-08-2014)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from SEP-02-2011 to SEP-19-2011), St Public Notif requested (NOV-18-2011), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-18-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-15-2011), St Public Notif received (DEC-19-2011), St Compliance achieved (JAN-10-2012)
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

56.8%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.2%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
67 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
5 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
2 people in other group homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Brooten (2011 data):

  • Bonanza Valley State Bank: at First Street And Central Avenue, branch established on 1894/02/22. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $48.1 mil, Deposits: $39.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Brooten:

Marital status in Brooten, MN
  • Never married: 28.9%
  • Now married: 50.8%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 11.0%
  • Divorced: 8.1%

For population 25 years and over in Brooten:

  • High school or higher: 86.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

15.5
Minnesota average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Brooten
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Brooten, MN (based on Stearns County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic62,56548
Mainline Protestant17,43828
Evangelical Protestant12,07147
Other9697
Orthodox211
None57,578-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 29
This county:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Stearns County:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Stearns County:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 49
Stearns County:

3.35 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 120
Stearns County:

8.22 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

6.2%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Stearns County:

27.2%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Stearns County:

9.6%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Brooten:

51.2%
Minnesota:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.6%
Minnesota:

48.4%

Average BMI:
Brooten:

28.7
Minnesota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Brooten:

19.7%
Minnesota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

12.1%
Minnesota:

9.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Minnesota:

6.8

Overweight people:
Brooten:

35.2%
Minnesota:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

55.8%
State:

57.7%

Average condition of hearing:
Brooten:

75.7%
Minnesota:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Brooten, MN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 1$5,519$66,2284$1,006
Other Government Administration 1$5,500$66,0001$740
Totals for Government 2$11,019$66,1145$1,745

Brooten government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $157,000 ($244.93)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $274,000 ($427.46)
    Regular Highways: $171,000 ($266.77)
    General - Other: $79,000 ($123.24)
    Local Fire Protection: $58,000 ($90.48)
    Police Protection: $51,000 ($79.56)
    Financial Administration: $38,000 ($59.28)
    Parks and Recreation: $31,000 ($48.36)
    Central Staff Services: $13,000 ($20.28)
    Air Transportation: $11,000 ($17.16)
    Health - Other: $4,000 ($6.24)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $23,000 ($35.88)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $10,000 ($15.60)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($12.48)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($7.80)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $16,000 ($24.96)

Brooten government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $49,000 ($76.44)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($7.80)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $56,000 ($87.36)
    Special Assessments: $22,000 ($34.32)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($4.68)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($3.12)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $271,000 ($422.78)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $176,000 ($274.57)
    Other: $158,000 ($246.49)
  • Tax - Property: $327,000 ($510.14)
    Other License: $11,000 ($17.16)

Brooten government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,010,000 ($1575.66)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $795,000 ($1240.25)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $215,000 ($335.41)

Brooten government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $433,000 ($675.51)

Strongest AM radio stations in Brooten:

  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WBHR (660 AM; 10 kW; SAUK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: HERBERT M. HOPPE)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KASM (1150 AM; 2 kW; ALBANY, MN; Owner: STARCOM, LLC)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KLTF (960 AM; 5 kW; LITTLE FALLS, MN; Owner: KLTF/KFML, INC.)
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • WVAL (800 AM; 3 kW; SAUK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: TRI-COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Brooten:

  • KIKV-FM (100.7 FM; SAUK CENTRE, MN; Owner: BDI BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KULO (94.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: BDI BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KLFN (106.5 FM; SUNBURG, MN; Owner: LAKELAND BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KQIC (102.5 FM; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: LAKELAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSJR-FM (90.1 FM; COLLEGEVILLE, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KRVY-FM (97.3 FM; STARBUCK, MN; Owner: IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KNSR (88.9 FM; COLLEGEVILLE, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KMGK (107.1 FM; GLENWOOD, MN; Owner: BRANSTOCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KBHL (103.9 FM; OSAKIS, MN; Owner: CHRISTIAN HERITAGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSCR-FM (93.5 FM; BENSON, MN; Owner: QUEST BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Brooten:

  • KCCO-TV (Channel 7; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KSAX (Channel 42; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: KSAX-TV, INC.)
  • K14LF (Channel 14; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K17FA (Channel 17; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K39FE (Channel 39; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K52GK (Channel 52; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K54GG (Channel 54; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K20GD (Channel 20; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K27CK (Channel 27; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: WILLMAR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH)
  • KWCM-TV (Channel 10; APPLETON, MN; Owner: WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL TV COMPANY)
  • K30FZ (Channel 30; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)

Brooten fatal accident list:

Jul 31, 2007 01:25 PM, 1600 State Hwy 55, Lat: 45.492139, Lon: -95.106433, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 9, 2006 03:15 PM, Sr-55, Central Avenue, Lat: 45.500810, Lon: -95.126160, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 3, 1980 06:30 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 9.5mTotal length
  • $244,000,000Total costs
  • 3,596Total average daily traffic
  • 290Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,743Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Brooten)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 1/2 Mi W Of Main St & Hwy 55 (Lat: 45.508583 Lon: -95.131972), Call Sign: WNKY724, Licensee ID: L00258361,
    Assigned Frequencies: 935.887 MHz, 935.937 MHz, 935.987 MHz, 936.887 MHz, 936.937 MHz, 936.987 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/1998, Expiration Date: 02/11/2003, Cancellation Date: 04/12/2001, Registrant: Association Of American Railroads, 55500 Dot Rd, Pueblo, CO 81001, Phone: (202) 639-2217

  • 2.5 Miles Wnw (Lat: 45.524139 Lon: -95.049750), Call Sign: KNEP370, Licensee ID: L00610664,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.025 MHz, Grant Date: 12/20/2002, Expiration Date: 01/20/2013, Cancellation Date: 03/23/2013, Registrant: Robert M Halvorson, Rt 1 Box 44b, New Ulm, MN 56073

  • Lat: 45.495333 Lon: -95.108694, Call Sign: WPJP832,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.325 MHz, 468.787 MHz, 466.412 MHz, 462.325 MHz, Grant Date: 07/13/2021, Expiration Date: 08/28/2031, Certifier: Jeff Griep, Registrant: West Central Comms. Inc., 612 Industrial Dr., Willmar, MN 56201, Phone: (320) 235-0811, Fax: (320) 231-2655, Email:

  • 417 School Ave (Lat: 45.504167 Lon: -95.129528), Call Sign: WRDS962,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.875 MHz, 452.175 MHz, 461.487 MHz, 456.875 MHz, 457.175 MHz, 466.487 MHz, Grant Date: 07/13/2019, Expiration Date: 07/13/2029, Certifier: Patrick Walsh, Registrant: Granite Electronics, Inc., 535 31st Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303, Phone: (320) 252-1887, Fax: (320) 259-5997, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, Hwy 55 .5 Mi Nw Of (Lat: 45.508556 Lon: -95.131944), Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WHK619,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6835.00 MHz, 6865.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/22/2000, Expiration Date: 01/24/2010, Cancellation Date: 03/25/2008, Registrant: Soo Systems Radio Communications Corporation, 501 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (651) 495-9511, Fax: (651) 776-0049, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: N0RPK, Grant Date: 03/17/1992, Expiration Date: 03/17/2002, Cancellation Date: 03/18/2004, Registrant: Scott D Reese, Rt 2, Brooten, MN 56316

  • Call Sign: N0RQA, Grant Date: 03/17/1992, Expiration Date: 03/17/2002, Cancellation Date: 03/18/2004, Registrant: Michele L Reese, Rt 2, Brooten, MN 56316

  • Call Sign: WA0CAE, Licensee ID: L01127471, Grant Date: 04/30/2019, Expiration Date: 07/19/2029, Certifier: Bruce G Frederickson, Registrant: Bruce G Frederickson, 11752 South Grove Lake Drive, Brooten, MN 56316

  • Call Sign: WB0FIA, Grant Date: 05/31/1994, Expiration Date: 05/31/2004, Cancellation Date: 06/01/2006, Registrant: Orton T Medalen Sr, Route 2, Brooten, MN 56316

  • Call Sign: KF0PJO, Licensee ID: L02772593, Grant Date: 03/12/2024, Expiration Date: 03/12/2034, Certifier: Randy J Schoumaker, Registrant: Randy J Schoumaker, 241 Prairie Ave S, Brooten, MN 56316-4724


FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2022M, N2022M, N-2022M, Serial Number: 20787, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 10/03/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 01/12/2012
    Registrant (Individual): David W Bohmer, Po Box 400, Brooten, MN 56316
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2119G, N2119G, N-2119G, Serial Number: 51419, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 08/06/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 05/09/2012
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Gerald D Reese, 25684 Brutanza Dr, Brooten, MN 56316, Other Owners: Troy D Reese
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 11BC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4069E, N4069E, N-4069E, Serial Number: 11BC-157, Year manufactured: 1947, Certificate Issue Date: 07/26/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Troy D Reese, Po Box 221, Brooten, MN 56316
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 43710, N43710, N-43710, Serial Number: 7369, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 05/16/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 11/21/2012
    Registrant (Corporation): Aero Ski Mfg Co Inc, Po Box 58, Brooten, MN 56316
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-108 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4910Z, N4910Z, N-4910Z, Serial Number: 22-8495, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 05/01/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 10/19/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Christopher M Welte, 10283 County Road 8, Brooten, MN 56316
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/03/2020
  • Aircraft: HILLER UH-12E (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 72 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 4028K, N4028K, N-4028K, Serial Number: 5069, Certificate Issue Date: 02/22/1982
    Registrant (Corporation): Bonanza Valley Aviation Inc, Po Box 207, Brooten, MN 56316
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/18/2018

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$48,690
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2004 2003

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0109.00

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 12. The highest number of fires - 29 took place in 2012, and the least - 2 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Brooten, MN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (51.6%), and Structure Fires (33.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Brooten, MN
    • 9651.6%Outside Fires
    • 6233.3%Structure Fires
    • 2312.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 52.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Brooten, MN
Most common first names in Brooten, MN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Henry1678.8 years
John1378.6 years
Carl780.0 years
Arthur777.6 years
Elmer782.1 years
Irene784.3 years
William777.9 years
Robert777.4 years
Clarence683.5 years
Anna685.0 years
Most common last names in Brooten, MN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Nelson2378.8 years
Anderson1678.9 years
Hanson1578.5 years
Johnson1075.4 years
Jacobson980.8 years
Olson981.9 years
Tebrake879.2 years
Peterson877.0 years
Knutson881.5 years
Kittelson781.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Brooten, MN
  • 47.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 43.9%Utility gas
  • 5.8%Electricity
  • 2.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Brooten, MN
  • 47.7%Electricity
  • 32.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%Utility gas


Brooten compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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