Racine, Minnesota

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Population (year 2000): 355. Estimated population in July 2006: 483 (+36.1% change)

Males: 170	(47.9%)
Females: 185	(52.1%)

Mower County

Median resident age:	33.3 years
Minnesota median age:	35.4 years

Zip codes: 55967.

Estimated median household income in 2005: $57,800 (it was $53,750 in 2000)

Racine	$57,800
Minnesota:	$52,024

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $124,900 (it was $92,700 in 2000)

Racine	$124,900
Minnesota:	$198,800

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Races in Racine:

White Non-Hispanic (99.2%)
Black (0.6%)

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Ancestries: German (54.9%), Norwegian (29.0%), Irish (11.3%), English (8.2%), Dutch (5.4%), United States (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1290 feet

Land area: 0.44 square miles.

Population density: 1038 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Racine

High school or higher: 91.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
Unemployed: 2.2%
Mean travel time to work: 27.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Racine city

Never married: 23.7%
Now married: 66.9%
Separated: 0.0%
Widowed: 5.7%
Divorced: 3.7%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:	0.0%
Minnesota:	5.3%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

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

Racine:	1.1% ($993)
Minnesota:	1.1% ($1,297)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (17.3 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (92.3 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (356.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Stewartville, MN (5.6 miles ), Grand Meadow, MN (7.8 miles ), Spring Valley, MN (8.8 miles ), Ostrander, MN (11.9 miles ), Wykoff, MN (15.6 miles ), Dexter, MN (15.8 miles ), Rochester, MN (17.3 miles ), Elkton, MN (17.5 miles) .

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 1 building, cost: $85,400
1997: 1 building, cost: $55,000
1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $50,000
1999: 1 building, cost: $65,000
2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $108,200
2001: 7 buildings, average cost: $111,900
2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $111,300
2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $111,500
2004: 10 buildings, average cost: $111,400
2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $111,400
2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $111,400
2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $111,400

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in 1000s)

Latitude: 43.78 N, Longitude: 92.48 W

Area code: 507

Population change in the 1990s: +67 (+23.3%).

Most common industries for males:

Construction (26%)
Metal and metal products (9%)
Food (8%)
Health care (8%)
Truck transportation (7%)
Printing and related support activities (4%)
Computer and electronic products (4%)

Most common industries for females:

Health care (49%)
Finance and insurance (11%)
Accommodation and food services (10%)
Public administration (5%)
Truck transportation (4%)
Metal and metal products (2%)
Machinery (2%)

Most common occupations for males

Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
Computer specialists (8%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (8%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)

Most common occupations for females

Secretaries and administrative assistants (13%)
Health technologists and technicians (11%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
Media and communication equipment workers (5%)
Registered nurses (5%)

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Racine-area historical tornado activity is above Minnesota state average. It is 58% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 23.6 miles away from the Racine city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 9/16/1962, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.6 miles away from the city center injured 34 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Hospitals/medical centers near Racine:

ROCHESTER METHODIST HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; ROCHESTER, MN)
ST MARYS HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; ROCHESTER, MN)
OLMSTED MEDICAL CENTER (about 16 miles; ROCHESTER, MN)

Political contributions by individuals in Racine, MN

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Racine:

ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL (about 9 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; ID: RST)
MASON CITY MUNI (about 73 miles; MASON CITY, IA; ID: MCW)
WATERLOO MUNI (about 85 miles; WATERLOO, IA; ID: ALO)

Other public-use airports nearest to Racine:

FLYING A (about 11 miles; CHATFIELD, MN; ID: 2C4)
FILLMORE COUNTY (about 24 miles; PRESTON, MN; ID: FKA)
DODGE CENTER (about 29 miles; DODGE CENTER, MN; ID: TOB)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Racine:

ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 16 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,368)
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; WINONA, MN; FT enrollment: 6,568)
SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (about 57 miles; WINONA, MN; FT enrollment: 2,969)
LUTHER COLLEGE (about 59 miles; DECORAH, IA; FT enrollment: 2,566)
NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CALMAR (about 60 miles; CALMAR, IA; FT enrollment: 2,393)
NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 66 miles; MASON CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,161)
SAINT OLAF COLLEGE (about 67 miles; NORTHFIELD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,968)

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Average household size:

This city:	2.9 people
Minnesota:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	77.7%
Whole state:	66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	8.3%
Whole state:	5.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:

This city:	0.0%
Whole state:	7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:

This city:	0.0%
Whole state:	3.2%

Racine compared to Minnesota state average:

Unemployed percentage below state average.
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 rooms per house above state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

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Banks with branches in Racine (2007 data):

First Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Grand Meadow: Detached Facility at 19 East Main Street, branch established on 1978-08-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $31.4 mil, Deposits: $27.5 mil, headquarters in Grand Meadow, MN, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: 215 Holding Co.

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2004 Presidential Election results in Mower County Minnesota:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Racine government finances in 2002:

Charges - Sewerage: $55,000
Current Operations - Sewerage: $39,000
Regular Highways: $38,000

Water Utilities: $35,000

General - Other: $20,000

Financial Administration: $8,000

Central Staff Services: $5,000

Fire Protection: $3,000

Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $1,000

Health Services - Other: $1,000

Parks & Recreation: $1,000
General - Interest on Debt: $16,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $7,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $233,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $219,000
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $14,000
Water Utilities: $7,000
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $13,000
Interest Earnings: $1,000
Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $37,000
Water Utilities: $14,000

Sewerage: $1,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $90,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $50,000
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $31,000
Tax - Property: $78,000
NEC: $3,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $27,000
Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $0

5.00% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,444 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.00%
Minnesota average:	7.79%

0.10% of residents moved from foreign countries ($87 average AGI)
Mower County: 0.10%
Minnesota average: 0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Olmsted County, MN	0.77% ($31,866 average AGI)
from Freeborn County, MN	0.49% ($28,944)
from Steele County, MN	0.28% ($26,775)

5.80% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($49,936 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.80%
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:

to Olmsted County, MN	0.93% ($32,875 average AGI)
to Freeborn County, MN	0.38% ($31,464)
to Hennepin County, MN	0.34% ($37,160)

Strongest AM radio stations in Racine:

KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KWEB (1270 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
KROC (1340 AM; 1 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)

Strongest FM radio stations in Racine:

KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
KNXR (97.5 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: UNITED AUDIO CORPORATION)
KLSE-FM (91.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
KZSE (90.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
KVGO (104.3 FM; SPRING VALLEY, MN; Owner: KVGO, INC.)
KWWK (96.5 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTEAD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO.)
KYBA (105.3 FM; STEWARTVILLE, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO)
KRCH (101.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KMSE (88.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SAINT OLAF COLLEGE)
KLCX (107.7 FM; ST. CHARLES, MN; Owner: ST. CHARLES BROADCASTING CO. LLC)
KFSI (92.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: FAITH SOUND, INC.)
KFIL-FM (103.1 FM; PRESTON, MN; Owner: KFIL, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Racine:

KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
KSMQ-TV (Channel 15; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #492)
KXLT-TV (Channel 47; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SHOCKLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
K52HH (Channel 52; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
K56HW (Channel 56; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
K58GC (Channel 58; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)

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