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Rice County

Population in July 2007: 2,916. Population change since 2000: +83.4%
Males: 1,455  (49.9%)
Females: 1,461  (50.1%)
Median resident age:  32.1 years
Minnesota median age:  35.4 years

Zip codes: 55046.


Estimated median household income in 2006: $55,500 (it was $50,054 in 2000)
Lonsdale  $55,500
Minnesota:  $54,023

Estimated median house/condo value in 2006: $165,500 (it was $113,100 in 2000)
Lonsdale  $165,500
Minnesota:  $208,200

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Races in Lonsdale:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.5%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Lonsdale: 75.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Czech (39.0%), German (33.1%), Norwegian (11.9%), Irish (10.5%), English (5.9%), Swedish (5.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1903

Land area: 1.32 square miles.

Population density: 2205 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lonsdale

  • High school or higher: 86.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lonsdale city

  • Never married: 25.8%
  • Now married: 59.9%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

6 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.4%
Minnesota:  5.3%



According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Lonsdale, Minnesota in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Lonsdale to the number of sex offenders is 2916 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Lonsdale:  0.8% ($921)
Minnesota:  1.1% ($1,297)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Burnsville, MN (21.7 miles , pop. 60,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (35.3 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (435.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: New Market, MN (8.3 miles ), Elko, MN (9.6 miles ), Montgomery, MN (10.7 miles ), New Prague, MN (10.9 miles ), Heidelberg, MN (13.3 miles) , Kilkenny, MN (15.2 miles) , Dundas, MN (16.0 miles ), Faribault, MN (16.6 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 11 buildings, average cost: $111,600
  • 1997: 18 buildings, average cost: $112,900
  • 1998: 27 buildings, average cost: $119,600
  • 1999: 38 buildings, average cost: $112,700
  • 2000: 34 buildings, average cost: $119,600
  • 2001: 59 buildings, average cost: $135,900
  • 2002: 71 buildings, average cost: $155,900
  • 2003: 76 buildings, average cost: $155,900
  • 2004: 149 buildings, average cost: $167,200
  • 2005: 120 buildings, average cost: $189,800
  • 2006: 91 buildings, average cost: $198,100
  • 2007: 52 buildings, average cost: $181,900

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Latitude: 44.48 N, Longitude: 93.43 W


23 people in nursing homes
2 people in religious group quarters

Area code: 507

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Population change in the 1990s: +220 (+17.3%).



Most common industries for males:
  • Construction (23%)
  • Machinery (8%)
  • Food (8%)
  • Metal and metal products (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Public administration (3%)
  • Furniture and related products (3%)


Most common industries for females:
  • Health care (19%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Social assistance (5%)


Most common occupations for males
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Carpenters (4%)


Most common occupations for females
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)


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Lonsdale-area historical tornado activity is above Minnesota state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1967, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.1 miles away from the Lonsdale city center killed 6 people and injured 22 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/6/1965, a category 4 tornado 26.5 miles away from the city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Lonsdale:
  • QUEEN OF PEACE HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; NEW PRAGUE, MN)
  • RICE COUNTY DISTRICT ONE HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; FARIBAULT, MN)
  • ST FRANCIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 18 miles; SHAKOPEE, MN)

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Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Lonsdale:
  • MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN/ (about 31 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; ID: MSP)
  • ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL (about 77 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; ID: RST)
  • ST CLOUD REGIONAL (about 85 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; ID: STC)
Other public-use airports nearest to Lonsdale:
  • MARTY'S TRANQUILITY BASE (about 15 miles; PRIOR LAKE, MN; ID: 45D)
  • FARIBAULT MUNI (about 15 miles; FARIBAULT, MN; ID: FBL)
  • AIRLAKE (about 18 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; ID: LVN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lonsdale:
  • SAINT OLAF COLLEGE (about 19 miles; NORTHFIELD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,968)
  • NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 26 miles; BLOOMINGTON, MN; FT enrollment: 4,636)
  • BROWN INSTITUTE LTD (about 34 miles; MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN; FT enrollment: 2,171)
  • MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 36 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; FT enrollment: 3,857)
  • AUGSBURG COLLEGE (about 37 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; FT enrollment: 2,662)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS (about 37 miles; ST PAUL, MN; FT enrollment: 7,652)
  • COLLEGE OF SAINT CATHERINE-SAINT PAUL CAMPUS (about 37 miles; ST PAUL, MN; FT enrollment: 3,492)
Public elementary/middle school in Lonsdale:
Private elementary/middle school in Lonsdale:
  • LONSDALE NEW MARKET VESELI ARE (Students: 236; Location: 108 1ST AVENUE S E P O BOX 10; Grades: PK - 8)

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Lonsdale and their reported violations in the past:

TRONDHJEM LUTHERAN CHURCH (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (DEC-19-2002), St Boil Water Order (DEC-19-2002), St Public Notif requested (DEC-19-2002), St Tech Assistance Visit (DEC-19-2002), St Compliance Meeting conducted (DEC-19-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-19-2002), St Compliance achieved (MAR-10-2003)
SHIELDS LAKE CAMPGROUND/MCCULLOUGH PARK (Address: 14398 Irin Path, Population served: 90, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-05-2006), St Tech Assistance Visit (JUN-05-2006), St Compliance Meeting conducted (JUN-05-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-05-2006), St Boil Water Order (JUN-05-2006), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-05-2006)

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Minnesota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  70.5%
Whole state:  66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  8.8%
Whole state:  5.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  6.1%
Whole state:  7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  2.7%
Whole state:  3.2%

Lonsdale compared to Minnesota state average:

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  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Lonsdale (2007 data):
  • Frandsen Bank & Trust: at 116 Central Street West, branch established on 1901-08-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $260.9 mil, Deposits: $224.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Frandsen Financial Corporation



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Lonsdale travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in Rice County Minnesota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 3$7,871$31,4844$1,946
Streets and Highways 3$9,410$37,6401$151
Financial Administration 5$12,334$29,6026$4,705
Totals for Government 11$29,614$32,30611$6,801



Lonsdale government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $339,000
    Sewerage: $265,000
    Solid Waste Management: $44,000
    Parks & Recreation: $12,000
    Regular Highways: $9,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $106,000
  • Current Operations - Liquor Stores: $602,000
    Financial Administration: $174,000
    Regular Highways: $149,000
    Police Protection: $147,000
    General - Other: $111,000
    Sewerage: $98,000
    Fire Protection: $74,000
    Water Utilities: $73,000
    Solid Waste Management: $44,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $37,000
    Parks & Recreation: $22,000
    Central Staff Services: $5,000
  • Employee Retirement - Total Cash & Deposits: $278,000
    Interest Revenue: $27,000
    From Other Government: $15,000
    From Local Government: $5,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $65,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,120,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $405,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $1,030,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $495,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $749,000
    Interest Earnings: $41,000
    Special Assessments: $32,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $198,000
    Sewerage: $67,000
    Fire Protection: $26,000
    Water Utilities: $14,000
    Regular Highways: $7,000
    Police Protection: $4,000
    Liquor Stores: $4,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,034,000
  • Revenue - Liquor Stores: $695,000
    Water Utilities: $242,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $231,000
    All Other: $40,000
  • Tax - Property: $322,000
    NEC: $125,000
    Public Utilities: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $722,000

7.25% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($42,899 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.25%
Minnesota average:  7.79%

0.28% of residents moved from foreign countries ($389 average AGI)
Rice County:  0.28%
Minnesota average:  0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Dakota County, MN  1.57% ($56,985 average AGI)
from Hennepin County, MN  0.79% ($53,848)
from Scott County, MN  0.46% ($44,919)


7.08% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,790 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.08%
Minnesota average:  7.84%

0.08% of residents moved to foreign countries ($178 average AGI)
Rice County:  0.08%
Minnesota average:  0.04%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Dakota County, MN  1.00% ($37,780 average AGI)
to Hennepin County, MN  0.82% ($31,474)
to Steele County, MN  0.63% ($32,919)


Strongest AM radio stations in Lonsdale:
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • 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))
  • KDHL (920 AM; 5 kW; FARIBAULT, MN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMNN (1330 AM; 10 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KSMM (1530 AM; 9 kW; SHAKOPEE, MN; Owner: STARBOARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKMS (980 AM; 5 kW; RICHFIELD, MN)
  • KCHK (1350 AM; 1 kW; NEW PRAGUE, MN; Owner: RADIO SOUTHERN MINNESOTA, LLC)
  • KUOM (770 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN)
  • WWTC (1280 AM; 5 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lonsdale:
  • KRDS-FM (95.5 FM; NEW PRAGUE, MN; Owner: RADIO SOUTHERN MINNESOTA, LLC)
  • KQCL (95.9 FM; FARIBAULT, MN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCAL (89.3 FM; NORTHFIELD, MN; Owner: ST. OLAF COLLEGE)
  • KNOW-FM (91.1 FM; MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KTCZ-FM (97.1 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WLTE (102.9 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSTP-FM (94.5 FM; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-FM, LLC, A DELAWARE LLC)
  • KBGY (107.5 FM; FARIBAULT, MN; Owner: MILESTONE RADIO II LLC)
  • WGVX (105.1 FM; LAKEVILLE, MN; Owner: KQRS, INC.)
  • KEEY-FM (102.1 FM; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KOWZ-FM (100.9 FM; BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN; Owner: BLOOMING PRAIRIE FARM RADIO INC.)
  • KTIS-FM (98.5 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KDWB-FM (101.3 FM; RICHFIELD, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KQRS-FM (92.5 FM; GOLDEN VALLEY, MN; Owner: KQRS, Inc.)
  • KSJN (99.5 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KXXR (93.7 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: KQRS, INC.)
  • KRUE (92.1 FM; WASECA, MN; Owner: MAIN STREET BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lonsdale:
  • KMSP-TV (Channel 9; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KARE (Channel 11; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION)
  • KSTP-TV (Channel 5; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTCA-TV (Channel 2; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: TWIN CITIES PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K07UI (Channel 7; MINNEAPOLIS, ETC., MN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WCCO-TV (Channel 4; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KSTC-TV (Channel 45; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTCI-TV (Channel 17; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: TWIN CITIES PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KMWB (Channel 23; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: KLGT LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WFTC (Channel 29; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • K58BS (Channel 58; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K67HG (Channel 67; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K14KH (Channel 14; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K19ER (Channel 19; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: CATHOLIC VIEWS BROADCASTS, INC.)
  • W62BD (Channel 62; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)

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