Dawson, Minnesota

Population 1,513

Dawson is located in Lac Qui Parle County, MN. The population is 1,513, making Dawson the largest city in Lac Qui Parle County.

There are 2 public schools in Dawson with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Dawson is very low , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Dawson is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Dawson property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Dawson include Riverside Township, Maxwell Township and Cerro Gordo Township.

Dawson Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 9.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 73.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.8%

Crime Rate

74.54% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 59
  • Violent Crimes: 177
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 197
  • Property Crime: 473
  • Larceny Theft: 217

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Dawson
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

41 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 38

Unemployment

Low 2.0%
  • Minnesota unemployment average: 2.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Dawson, MN and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Dawson's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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  • Good news! No offenders found in Dawson, MN.

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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Dawson, MN

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2007, the city of Dawson, MN issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2006, the city of Dawson, MN issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $503
  • 1 Bedroom: $575
  • 2 Bedrooms: $757
  • 3 Bedrooms: $936
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,095

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Environmental Hazards

41 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Dawson, MN has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Dawson, MN is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.22 Average
    Dawson, MN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 10.32°
  • February 14.55°
  • March 29°
  • April 42.73°
  • May 59.39°
  • June 65.44°
  • July 71.82°
  • August 68.82°
  • September 59.68°
  • October 46.33°
  • November 32.62°
  • December 14.5°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Dawson, MN

Earthquakes
Dawson, MN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Dawson, MN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Dawson, MN has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Dawson, MN has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Dawson, MN: $41,591

Unemployment

Unemployment in Dawson is 2.0%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 54.83%
White Collar - 45.17%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mark Dayton
  • Sen. Al Franken
  • Sen. Amy Klobuchar

City Representatives

  • Collin C. Peterson

Neighborhood Info

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2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Dawson, MN

1 Retirement Home view all

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