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Mower County

Population in July 2007: 495. Population change since 2000: +34.4%
Males: 237  (47.9%)
Females: 258  (52.1%)

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

Zip codes: 55967.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $67,181 (it was $53,750 in 2000)
Racine:  $67,181
Minnesota:  $55,802

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $181,654 (it was $93,500 in 2000)
Racine:  $181,654
Minnesota:  $213,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $194,565; Detached houses: $193,283

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Races in Racine:

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

2008 cost of living index in Racine: 74.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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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: 1122 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)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (17.2 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (87.3 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (278.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Stewartville, MN (2.4 miles ), Grand Meadow, MN (2.6 miles ), Spring Valley, MN (2.8 miles ), Ostrander, MN (3.4 miles ), Wykoff, MN (3.4 miles ), Dexter, MN (3.4 miles ), Elkton, MN (3.7 miles) , Chatfield, MN (3.9 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

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Latitude: 43.78 N, Longitude: 92.48 W

Area code: 507

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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 significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 113% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 22.5 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 13.5 miles away from the city center injured 34 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


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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 15 miles; ROCHESTER, MN)

Political contributions by individuals in Racine, MN

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Racine:
  • ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 15 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,368)
  • WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 43 miles; WINONA, MN; FT enrollment: 6,568)
  • SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (about 43 miles; WINONA, MN; FT enrollment: 2,969)
  • LUTHER COLLEGE (about 49 miles; DECORAH, IA; FT enrollment: 2,566)
  • NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CALMAR (about 53 miles; CALMAR, IA; FT enrollment: 2,393)
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 57 miles; MASON CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,161)
  • SAINT OLAF COLLEGE (about 59 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 2007:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
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 (2009 data):
  • First Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Grand Meadow: Detached Facility at 19 East Main Street, branch established on 1978-08-01. Info updated 2007-09-19: Bank assets: $34.3 mil, Deposits: $27.9 mil, headquarters in Grand Meadow, MN, negative income in the last year, 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:
  • Utility gas (96%)
  • Electricity (4%)


Religon statistics for Racine

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents36.5%36.2%6.6%6.3%2.7%
Congregations22.2%15.9%9.5%12.7%3.2%
NameGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesSalvation ArmyUnited Church of ChristEvangelical Free Church of AmericaOther religions
Adherents1.8%1.5%1.5%1.3%5.6%
Congregations4.8%1.6%3.2%1.6%25.4%
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.


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
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$3,626
Sewerage 0$0 4$5,054
Totals for Government 0$0 8$8,680



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.)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, 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.)
  • 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)
  • KFIL (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PRESTON, MN; Owner: KFIL, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KROC (1340 AM; 1 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)

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)
  • KVGO (104.3 FM; SPRING VALLEY, MN; Owner: KVGO, INC.)
  • KLSE-FM (91.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KZSE (90.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KYBA (105.3 FM; STEWARTVILLE, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO)
  • KWWK (96.5 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTEAD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KRCH (101.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMSE (88.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SAINT OLAF COLLEGE)
  • KFIL-FM (103.1 FM; PRESTON, MN; Owner: KFIL, INC.)
  • KLCX (107.7 FM; ST. CHARLES, MN; Owner: ST. CHARLES BROADCASTING CO. LLC)
  • KAUS-FM (99.9 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KFSI (92.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: FAITH SOUND, 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)
  • KAAL (Channel 6; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: KAAL-TV, LLC)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 0 meters
Total average daily traffic: 1,450

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Lottie L Thompson, 73501 Cr-15 (Btf 62/Kuhlman #091815), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 77.4 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1101 Perimeter Dr. Suite # 700, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (847) 240-1508, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Rr 1 Box 9 2 Mi Se, Call Sign: KFD316, Licensee ID: L00039585
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.945 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/04/2002, Expiration Date: 05/11/2012
    Registrant: Kenneth D Vrieze, Rr 1 Box 9, Racine, MN 55967

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • Racine, Community Water Tank, Type: Tank, Structure height: 39.6 m, Overall height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WQHF631
    Assigned Frequencies : 943.175 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/18/2007, Expiration Date: 07/18/2017, Certifier: Leonard J Koehnen Pe
    Registrant: Consulting Engineer, 9348 Jonathan Road, Woodbury, MN 55125, Phone: (651) 739-1614, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KA0GZO, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00133818
    Grant Date: 04/26/2000, Expiration Date: 07/17/2010
    Registrant: Robert M Kopp, 310 Minnesota St Se, Racine, MN 55967
  • Call Sign: KB0PJZ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00926220
    Grant Date: 10/08/2004, Expiration Date: 10/25/2014
    Registrant: John D House, 73278 310th St, Racine, MN 55967


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 310 (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 167 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2697C , Serial Number: 35097, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 01/16/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Jerry J Allen, Rural Route 1 Box 135b, Racine, MN 55967
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9135J , Serial Number: 28-3186, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 03/24/1966
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Curtiss P Dotzenrod, 73747 325th St, Racine, MN 55967, Other Owners: Joan I Dotzenrod

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