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County population in July 2007: 9,624 (48% urban, 52% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 2,632
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,119
% of renters here:  30%
State:  25%
Land area: 562 sq. mi.
Water area: 13.2 sq. mi.
Population density: 17 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

2008 cost of living index in Stevens County: 77.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (32.9%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (11.0%), Retail trade (10.6%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 65%
  • Government: 23%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 11%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

Stevens County, Minnesota business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Stevens County, Minnesota:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.8%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Black (0.9%)
  • Hispanic (0.9%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  33.9 years
Minnesota median age:  35.4 years

Males: 4,869  (48.4%)
Females: 5,184  (51.6%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $28,244
County population in 2003: 9,939
Jobs in 2003: 5,161

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Total labor force in 2004: 5,794
Unemployment rate in 2004: 3.8%

Average household size:
Stevens County:  2.4 people
Minnesota:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $44,141 ($37,267 in 1999)
This county:  $44,141
Minnesota:  $55,802

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $399 (lower quartile is $253, upper quartile is $522)
This county:  $399
State:  $645

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $132,951 (it was $71,400 in 2000)
Stevens County:  $132,951
Minnesota:  $213,600
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $77,819 - $190,653

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $167,493
Here:  $167,493
State:  $270,059

Townhouses or other attached units: $272,417
Here:  $272,417
State:  $220,268

In 2-unit structures: $303,080
Here:  $303,080
State:  $280,233

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $120,976
Here:  $120,976
State:  $204,358

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $327,170
Here:  $327,170
State:  $190,214

Mobile homes: $52,802
Here:  $52,802
State:  $34,666
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,367
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $274

Institutionalized population: 105


Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 1
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 2
  • Burglaries: 7
  • Thefts: 21
  • Auto thefts: 2

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 1
  • Assaults: 1
  • Burglaries: 11
  • Thefts: 21
  • Auto thefts: 0

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2004 Presidential Election results in Stevens County Minnesota:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 51.0%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 47.5%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $686 (1.0%)

Stevens County household income distribution in 2007 Stevens County home values distribution


Stevens County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  13.6%
Whole state:  7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  6.9%
Whole state:  3.2%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Stevens County is $410 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $503 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $606 a month.

Cities in this county include: Morris, Hancock, Chokio, Donnelly, Alberta.

Neighboring counties: Big Stone County , Douglas County , Grant County , Pope County , Swift County , Traverse County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Stevens County: Pomme de Terre Country Club (A), Pomme De Terre Golf Club (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Stevens County include: Aeneas Church (A), Apostolic Church (B), Reque Church (C), Bethel Church (D), Pepperton Church (E), Scandia Church (F), Kongsvinger Church (G), Saint Mary's Church (H), Trinity Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Aeneas Lutheran Cemetery (1), Trinity Lutheran Cemetery (2), Apostolic Christian Cemetery (3), Kirkegaarden Cemetery (4), Kongsvinger Lutheran Cemetery (5), Frog Lake Cemetery (6), Scandia Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Swan Lake (A), Cyrus, Lake (B), Moore Lake (C), Crystal Lake (D), Baker Lake (E), Barrett Lake (F), Bjork Lake (G), Clear Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Muddy Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Stevens County include: Dablow State Wildlife Management Area (1), Benson State Wildlife Management Area (2), Boekholt Grove State Wildlife Management (3), Brouillet State Wildlife Management Area (4), Robertson State Wildlife Management Area (5), Klason State Wildlife Management Area (6), Kline State Wildlife Management Area (7), Thedin State Wildlife Management Area (8), Reimers State Wildlife Management Area (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  4.5%
Minnesota:  7.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 1,713
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 84.4%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 20.6%

Number of foreign born residents: 171 (33% naturalized citizens)

Stevens County:  1.7%
Whole state:  5.3%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 78
  • 1990 to 1994: 9
  • 1985 to 1989: 23
  • 1980 to 1984: 8
  • 1975 to 1979: 4
  • 1970 to 1974: 2
  • 1970 to 1974: 3
  • 1965 to 1969: 44


Mean travel time to work: 13.0 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 88.9%

Stevens County marital status for males
Stevens County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 3,057
  • One, attached: 53
  • Two: 152
  • 3 or 4: 81
  • 5 to 9: 101
  • 10 to 19: 243
  • 20 or more: 210
  • Mobile homes: 175
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 2

Housing units in Stevens County with a mortgage: 1,076 (60 second mortgage, 81 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 814

Here:  56.9% with mortgage
State:  74.2% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 7,713
Total congregations: 25

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic Church Inc. Apostolic Christian Church of AmericaWisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodEvangelical Free Church of America
Adherents3,155 (40.9%)1,979 (25.7%)535 (6.9%)373 (4.8%)299 (3.9%)
Congregations7 (28.0%)2 (8.0%)1 (4.0%)2 (8.0%)2 (8.0%)
NameLutheran ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of ChristOther
Adherents294 (3.8%)269 (3.5%)251 (3.3%)231 (3.0%)327 (4.2%)
Congregations1 (4.0%)1 (4.0%)3 (12.0%)2 (8.0%)4 (16.0%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Stevens County - Morris, Hancock, Chokio, Donnelly, Alberta

Agriculture in Stevens County
Average size of farms: 563 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $216203
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $243.66
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 45.83%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $172175
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 85.30%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $123018
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 84.89%
Average age of principal farm operators: 52 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 7.40
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 11.64%
Corn for grain: 112116 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 23406 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 116631 harvested acres

Stevens County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is near Minnesota state average. It is 1.2 times below overall U.S. average.

Stevens County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 89% 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 6.8 miles away from Stevens County center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 16.4 miles away from the county 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 45.0 miles away from the county center
On 2/9/1994 at 08:45:35, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 62.3 miles away from Stevens County center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (18%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Machinery (5%)
  • Health care (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (3%)
  • Metal and metal products (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (26%)
  • Health care (16%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (13%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • India (11%)
  • Germany (9%)
  • Canada (9%)
  • Korea (8%)
  • Venezuela (6%)
  • Nigeria (6%)
  • Mexico (6%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Stevens County (%):



  • German (45%)
  • Norwegian (21%)
  • Irish (5%)
  • Swedish (4%)
  • United States or American (4%)
  • Dutch (3%)
  • English (3%)


Stevens County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 3,530 (69%)
  • Carpooled: 466 (9%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 88 (2%)
  • Railroad: 5 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 2 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 37 (1%)
  • Walked: 584 (11%)
  • Other means: 39 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 401 (8%)


Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Stevens County, Minnesota
  • 764 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 105 people in nursing homes
  • 82 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 4 people in religious group quarters

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $54,124.

5.66% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,096 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.66%
Minnesota average:  7.79%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.59% relocated from other counties in Minnesota ($20,660 average AGI)
2.08% relocated from other states ($11,436 average AGI)
Stevens County:  2.08%
Minnesota average:  2.24%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Pope County, MN  0.48% ($40,125 average AGI)


6.87% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,381 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.87%
Minnesota average:  7.84%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
4.70% relocated to other counties in Minnesota ($19,446 average AGI)
2.17% relocated to other states ($11,935 average AGI)
Stevens County:  2.17%
Minnesota average:  2.37%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Hennepin County, MN  0.74% ($22,160 average AGI)
to Douglas County, MN  0.48% ($41,000)
to Pope County, MN  0.48% ($26,750)
to Ramsey County, MN  0.30% ($23,200)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.3
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 10.5



Births per 1000 population in Stevens County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.2
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 9.0



Deaths per 1000 population in Stevens County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 11.4
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 10.0



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Stevens County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 1,780 (1,638 aged, 142 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 7%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 5%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 10.07
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 12652.24
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 251.640
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 25314.54

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 926.110
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 580.090
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 10.18

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 39.46
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 81.42

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 10.18


Household type by relationship


Households: 9,101
  • In family households: 7,207 (2,141 male householders, 248 female householders)
    2,114 spouses, 2,491 children (2,339 natural, 50 adopted, 102 stepchildren), 26 grandchildren, 38 brothers or sisters, 19 parents, 24 other relatives, 106 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,894 (556 male householders (420 living alone)), 822 female householders (673 living alone)), 516 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 952 (104 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,176 2-persons, 430 3-persons, 459 4-persons, 216 5-persons, 73 6-persons, 35 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,093 1-person, 154 2-persons, 58 3-persons, 54 4-persons, 7 5-persons, 12 6-persons.

95.3% of residents of Stevens County speak English at home.
2.0% of residents speak Spanish at home (70% speak English very well, 18% speak English well, 8% speak English not well, 4% don't speak English at all).
1.9% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (77% speak English very well, 18% speak English well, 5% speak English not well).
0.4% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (50% speak English very well, 33% speak English well, 17% speak English not well).
0.3% of residents speak other language at home (67% speak English very well, 21% speak English well, 13% speak English not well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $69,336,000 ($6979 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $1,011,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $21,295,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $14,707,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $12,370,000
Federal grants: $13,765,000
Federal procurement contracts: $1,855,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $5,344,000 ($615,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $13,011,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $3,927,000
Federal Government insurance: $57,688,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 543
Here:  55 per 1000 residents
State:  70 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 449
Here:  46 per 1000 residents
State:  38 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +75
Here:  +8 per 1000 residents
State:  +14 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -384
Here:  -39 per 1000 residents
State:  -3 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Stevens County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.88 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.9
State:  6.6

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  3.8
State:  3.7



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 43
  • 1995 to 1998: 202
  • 1990 to 1994: 128
  • 1980 to 1989: 358
  • 1970 to 1979: 739
  • 1960 to 1969: 542
  • 1950 to 1959: 484
  • 1940 to 1949: 388
  • 1939 or earlier: 1,190

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Stevens County, Minnesota:
  • 1 room: 2
  • 2 rooms: 5
  • 3 rooms: 31
  • 4 rooms: 145
  • 5 rooms: 454
  • 6 rooms: 510
  • 7 rooms: 468
  • 8 rooms: 426
  • 9+ rooms: 591


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Stevens County, Minnesota:
  • 1 room: 38
  • 2 rooms: 152
  • 3 rooms: 274
  • 4 rooms: 284
  • 5 rooms: 136
  • 6 rooms: 104
  • 7 rooms: 69
  • 8 rooms: 38
  • 9+ rooms: 24


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Stevens County:
  • no bedroom: 4
  • 1 bedroom: 53
  • 2 bedrooms: 419
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,069
  • 4 bedrooms: 850
  • 5+ bedrooms: 237


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Stevens County:
  • no bedroom: 49
  • 1 bedroom: 367
  • 2 bedrooms: 372
  • 3 bedrooms: 200
  • 4 bedrooms: 97
  • 5+ bedrooms: 34


Cars and other vehicles available in Stevens County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 101
  • 1 vehicle: 620
  • 2 vehicles: 1,279
  • 3 vehicles: 459
  • 4 vehicles: 125
  • 5+ vehicles: 48


Cars and other vehicles available in Stevens County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 217
  • 1 vehicle: 512
  • 2 vehicles: 213
  • 3 vehicles: 122
  • 4 vehicles: 37
  • 5+ vehicles: 18


54% of Stevens County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 39% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 73% lived in Minnesota.

Stevens County:  53.6%
State average:  58.1%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 7998
  • Northeast: 61
  • Midwest: 1396
  • South: 126
  • West: 246

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $9,999


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Utility gas (44.5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (22.0%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (19.7%)
  • Electricity (12.0%)
  • Wood (1.4%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Utility gas (53.1%)
  • Electricity (26.5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (10.3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (8.2%)
  • Other fuel (1.1%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 73
Here:  8.0%
Minnesota:  11.7%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 15
Here:  2.3%
Minnesota:  6.8%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 24
Here:  1.4%
Minnesota:  24.6%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Stevens County government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $374,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $1,586,000
  • Current Operations - Welfare - Other: $1,875,000
    Regular Highways: $1,853,000
    Health Services - Other: $675,000
    Police Protection: $611,000
    Financial Administration: $502,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $439,000
    Welfare, Federal Categorical Assistance Programs: $399,000
    General - Other: $284,000
    Central Staff Services: $283,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $282,000
    Welfare, Cash Assistance - Other: $178,000
    General Public Buildings: $175,000
    Solid Waste Management: $125,000
    Parks & Recreation: $78,000
    Corrections - Other: $58,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $296,000
    All Other: $136,000
  • Intergovernmental to State - Welfare: $340,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $514,000
    Interest Earnings: $443,000
    Special Assessments: $193,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $225,000
    Health - Other: $116,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $7,313,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,223,000
    Public Welfare: $1,254,000
    General Support: $1,030,000
    All Other: $475,000
  • Tax - Property: $2,825,000
    NEC: $9,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $4,109,000


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of aged recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of blind and disabled recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients under 18


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients between 18 and 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients older than 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients also receiving OASDI


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)



Stevens County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)



Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)



Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)



Fatalities (per 100,000 population)

Fatalities (per 100,000 population)



Persons involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

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