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Population in 2022: 996 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.4%
 
Males: 527  (53.0%)
Females: 469  (47.0%)
Median resident age:

41.0 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 55943.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,353 (it was $29,236 in 2000)
Houston:

$44,353
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,074 (it was $17,087 in 2000)

Houston city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $145,453 (it was $61,800 in 2000)
Houston:

$145,453
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $312,023; detached houses: $318,053; townhouses or other attached units: $294,323; in 2-unit structures: $150,672; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $716,521; mobile homes: $161,466

Median gross rent in 2022: $806.

March 2022 cost of living index in Houston: 86.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.3%
(21.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 50.0% for American Indian residents, 41.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Houston, MN (2022)
    • 78487.6%White alone
    • 596.6%Two or more races
    • 313.5%Hispanic
    • 111.2%Black alone
    • 30.3%American Indian alone

Races in Houston detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Crime rates in Houston by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(103.1)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
2
(210.7)
2
(204.3)
3
(304.0)
2
(204.3)
4
(409.0)
2
(206.4)
1
(103.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
20
(2,107)
3
(306.4)
2
(202.6)
4
(408.6)
4
(409.0)
2
(206.4)
1
(103.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
10
(1,054)
13
(1,328)
12
(1,216)
13
(1,328)
6
(613.5)
5
(516.0)
5
(517.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(207.7)
2
(206.2)
4
(409.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(105.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(204.3)
1
(102.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index240.3115.4123.6138.9143.176.448.60.08.390.716.4

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Houston, MN

Crime rate in Houston detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.06
Minnesota average:

1.76
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Ancestries: Norwegian (32.7%), German (27.4%), American (6.2%), Dutch (5.0%), Ethiopian (3.4%), Irish (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 684 feet

Land area: 0.94 square miles.

Population density: 1,058 people per square mile   (low).

Houston, Minnesota map

16 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.8%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,898 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,676 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: La Crosse, WI (17.1 miles , pop. 51,818).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (112.5 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (237.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Caledonia, MN (3.1 miles ),
Rushford, MN (3.1 miles ),
Hokah, MN (3.3 miles ),
Rushford Village, MN (3.3 miles ),
Peterson, MN (3.6 miles ),
La Crescent, MN (3.7 miles ),
Spring Grove, MN (3.8 miles ),
Dakota, MN (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 43.76 N, Longitude: 91.57 W

Area code: 507

Distribution of median household income in Houston, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Houston, MN in 2022
Houston satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $163,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $236,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $214,500
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $228,000
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $208,700
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $110,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $195,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $160,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $95,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Houston, MN residents
Average permit cost in Houston, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Most common industries in Houston, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.7%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.5%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.2%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Truck transportation (6.6%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.6%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.7%)
  • Food (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.8%)
  • Educational services (12.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.9%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Houston, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (17.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (3.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.4%)

Average climate in Houston, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Houston, Minnesota environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2016 was 52.7. This is better than average.

City:

52.7
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2016 was 5.24. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.24
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Houston-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Minnesota state average. It is 23% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 43.1 miles away from the Houston city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.6 miles away from the city center injured 11 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Houston-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 58% greater 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 256.3 miles away from Houston center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 414.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 209.3 miles away from Houston center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 391.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 414.3 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 199.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Houston County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Houston topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Houston:

  • ABLE INC - HOUSTON ("105 WEST ELM STREET, BOX 245")
  • VALLEY VIEW NURSING HOME (510 EAST CEDAR STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Houston:

  • LUTHERAN HOME HEALTH AGENCY,THE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; CALEDONIA, MN)
  • CALEDONIA HEALTH CARE CENTER (Hospital, about 10 miles away; CALEDONIA, MN)
  • CALEDONIA CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CALEDONIA, MN)
  • HOUSTON COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; CALEDONIA, MN)
  • GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; RUSHFORD, MN)
  • ABLE INC - LACRESCENT (Hospital, about 14 miles away; LA CRESCENT, MN)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - LA CRESCENT (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; LA CRESCENT, MN)

Amtrak stations near Houston:

  • 17 miles: LA CROSSE (601 ST. ANDREW ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 20 miles: WINONA (65 E. MARK ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Houston:

  • Viterbo University (about 17 miles; La Crosse, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,848)
  • Western Technical College (about 17 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 3,377)
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 18 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 9,837)
  • Winona State University (about 21 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 8,397)
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (about 21 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 4,022)
  • Luther College (about 34 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 44 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)

Public high schools in Houston:

Public elementary/middle schools in Houston:

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Library in Houston:

  • HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $60,742; Location: 202 EAST CEDAR STREET; 19,916 books; 15,187 e-books; 276 audio materials; 1,362 video materials; 14 state licensed databases; 11 other licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Houston: Houston Nature Center (A), McCoys Horn Library (B), Houston Fire Department (C), Houston Police Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Houston include: Houston Baptist Church (A), Saint Mary's Catholic Church (B), Cross of Christ Lutheran Church (C), Bethany Evangelical Free Church (D), Presbyterian Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Houston include: South Park (1), Houston City Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Houston City - Nature Center Trailhead Park (Nature Centers; 215 West Plum Street).

Hotel: Loken's Sawmill Inn (809 East Cedar Street).

Birthplace of: Everett Bidwell - Politician, Jeanne Poppe - Politician, Herman Thorson - Politician.

Houston County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

HOUSTON (Address: 105 West Maple , Population served: 980, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between DEC-03-2013 and DEC-02-2023, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 and -228). Follow-up actions: St Compliance Meeting conducted (MAR-18-2014), St Public Notif requested (MAR-18-2014), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-18-2014)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.2%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.9%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
40 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
6 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
63 people in nursing homes in 2000
6 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Houston (2011 data):

  • Eastwood Bank: Houston Branch at 108 Cedar Street, East, branch established on 1903/01/13. Info updated 2007/07/24: Bank assets: $554.6 mil, Deposits: $452.4 mil, headquarters in Kasson, MN, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 11 total offices, Holding Company: Eastwood Financial Corporation Employee Profit Sharing And Stock Ownership Plan
  • Rushford State Bank (Incorporated): Rushford State Bank Houston Office at 119 East Cedar Street, branch established on 2009/01/05. Info updated 2007/01/10: Bank assets: $46.9 mil, Deposits: $41.2 mil, headquarters in Rushford, MN, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Rushford State Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Houston:

Marital status in Houston, MN
  • Never married: 28.9%
  • Now married: 41.2%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 14.2%
  • Divorced: 13.7%

For population 25 years and over in Houston:

  • High school or higher: 91.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Minnesota average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Houston
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Houston, MN (based on Houston County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,88414
Catholic4,8485
Evangelical Protestant2,80313
Other21
None5,490-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Houston County:

5.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Houston County:

11.28 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.0%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Houston County:

26.8%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Houston County:

9.1%
Minnesota:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.0%
State:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Houston:

47.7%
Minnesota:

48.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.0
Minnesota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

23.8%
Minnesota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Houston:

11.0%
Minnesota:

9.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Houston:

6.2
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

27.3%
Minnesota:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

59.1%
Minnesota:

57.7%

Average condition of hearing:
Houston:

83.5%
Minnesota:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Houston, MN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 2$9,944$59,6640$0
Local Libraries 1$2,912$34,9441$162
Streets and Highways 1$3,543$42,5160$0
Water Supply 1$5,159$61,9080$0
Sewerage 1$4,150$49,8000$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$2,068
Financial Administration 0$0 1$3,490
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,984
Totals for Government 6$25,708$51,4169$7,704

Houston government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $418,000 ($419.68)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $215,000 ($215.86)
    Police Protection: $190,000 ($190.76)
    Water Utilities: $157,000 ($157.63)
    Parks and Recreation: $151,000 ($151.61)
    Financial Administration: $145,000 ($145.58)
    Regular Highways: $132,000 ($132.53)
    Health - Other: $120,000 ($120.48)
    Libraries: $82,000 ($82.33)
    Solid Waste Management: $78,000 ($78.31)
    Local Fire Protection: $77,000 ($77.31)
    General - Other: $75,000 ($75.30)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($8.03)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $44,000 ($44.18)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $50,000 ($50.20)
    Libraries: $5,000 ($5.02)
    Police Protection: $5,000 ($5.02)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($4.02)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($3.01)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($1.00)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($4.02)

Houston government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $205,000 ($205.82)
    Other: $160,000 ($160.64)
    Solid Waste Management: $84,000 ($84.34)
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000 ($16.06)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $8,000 ($8.03)
    Other: $3,000 ($3.01)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $44,000 ($44.18)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $104,000 ($104.42)
    Special Assessments: $14,000 ($14.06)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.00)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($1.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $162,000 ($162.65)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $357,000 ($358.43)
    Other: $82,000 ($82.33)
  • Tax - Property: $439,000 ($440.76)
    Other License: $10,000 ($10.04)

Houston government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,684,000 ($1690.76)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,137,000 ($1141.57)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $730,000 ($732.93)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $183,000 ($183.73)

Houston government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $58,000 ($58.23)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $203,000 ($203.82)

Businesses in Houston, MN

  • H&R Block: 1
  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Houston:

  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WIZM (1410 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KAGE (1380 AM; 4 kW; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • 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)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKLJ (1290 AM; 5 kW; SPARTA, WI; Owner: SPARTA-TOMAH BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLFN (1490 AM; 1 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KWNO (1230 AM; 1 kW; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Houston:

  • KCLH (94.7 FM; CALEDONIA, MN; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WHLA (90.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WLSU (88.9 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: BD.OF REGENTS, UNIV.OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • KXLC (91.1 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KQYB (98.3 FM; SPRING GROVE, MN; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KWNO-FM (99.3 FM; RUSHFORD, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC)
  • KQEG (102.7 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: WHITE EAGLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIZM-FM (93.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KHME (101.1 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • WFBZ (105.5 FM; TREMPEALEAU, WI; Owner: S & S BROADCASTING)
  • WLXR-FM (104.9 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY B/CASTERS, L.L.C.)
  • K270AG (101.9 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: S & S BROADCASTING)
  • KQAL (89.5 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • K222AG (92.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: RAY A. KNUDSON)
  • WRQT (95.7 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • K220EP (91.9 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: FAITH SOUND, INC.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WQCC (106.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KAGE-FM (95.3 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • WKBH-FM (100.1 FM; WEST SALEM, WI; Owner: MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BROADCASTERS, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Houston:

  • WXOW-TV (Channel 19; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WLAX (Channel 25; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: GRANT MEDIA, INC.)
  • WHLA-TV (Channel 31; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WKBT (Channel 8; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: QUEENB TELEVISION, LLC)
  • W44BF (Channel 44; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • KQEG-CA (Channel 50; La CRESCENT, MN; Owner: WHITE EAGLE PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • K38CL (Channel 38; WINONA, MN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • K62EV (Channel 62; WINONA, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KXLT-TV (Channel 47; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SHOCKLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W67CH (Channel 67; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)

Houston fatal accident list:

Jul 20, 2004 07:00 AM, Sr-16, Lat: 43.762964, Lon: -91.581093, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 24Number of bridges
  • 292ft / 88.9mTotal length
  • $2,409,999,000Total costs
  • 22,270Total average daily traffic
  • 893Total average daily truck traffic
  • 22,780Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic
New bridges in Houston, MN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 71980-1989
  • 32000-2009
  • 72010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Houston, MN

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Lat: 43.759306 Lon: -91.572250, Call Sign: WNNY654,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.712 MHz, 452.087 MHz, 452.762 MHz, 456.712 MHz, 457.762 MHz, Grant Date: 03/05/2014, Expiration Date: 04/05/2024, Registrant: Mobile Radio Engineering Inc., 745 Boone Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427, Phone: (763) 544-3319, Fax: (763) 544-2078, Email:

  • Lat: 43.767306 Lon: -91.569917, Call Sign: WQBI659,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.837 MHz, Grant Date: 10/15/2004, Expiration Date: 10/15/2014, Cancellation Date: 12/20/2014, Certifier: Kevin H Kissner, Registrant: Atlas License Company, 1725-A North Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219, Phone: (317) 351-4865, Fax: (317) 351-4870, Email:

  • 510 East Cedar St (Lat: 43.763250 Lon: -91.564611), Call Sign: WQHQ310,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.262 MHz, 467.262 MHz, 462.312 MHz, 467.312 MHz, 462.362 MHz, 467.362 MHz, 462.437 MHz, 467.437 MHz, Grant Date: 10/03/2007, Expiration Date: 10/03/2017, Cancellation Date: 12/09/2017, Certifier: Sherry Johnson, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • 510 E Cedar St (Lat: 43.762778 Lon: -91.562222), Call Sign: WRFH738,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.262 MHz, 467.262 MHz, 462.312 MHz, 467.312 MHz, 462.362 MHz, 467.362 MHz, 462.437 MHz, 467.437 MHz, Grant Date: 03/04/2020, Expiration Date: 03/04/2030, Certifier: Connie Edwards, Registrant: Advanced Wireless Communications, 20809 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044-8353, Phone: (952) 469-5400, Fax: (952) 469-0170, Email:

  • 35564 County Road 12 (Lat: 43.911944 Lon: -91.560833), Call Sign: WRNM944,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.537 MHz, Grant Date: 07/29/2021, Expiration Date: 07/29/2031, Certifier: Jodi Dansinburg, Registrant: Baycom Inc, 2040 Radisson Street, Green Bay, WI 54302, Phone: (920) 544-4248, Fax: (920) 468-8615, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • A1Q0217A, 5214 County 9 (Lat: 43.775333 Lon: -91.570333), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WRCT453,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz... (+40 more), Grant Date: 01/03/2019, Expiration Date: 01/03/2029, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Houston)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5900A, N5900A, N-5900A, Serial Number: 28500, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 03/02/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 06/29/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Porteous E Olsen, 14061 Benson Dr, Houston, MN 55943
  • Aircraft: POWRACHUTE CORP PEGASUS (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 9382R, N9382R, N-9382R, Serial Number: A449PEG, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 05/19/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 09/17/2009
    Registrant (Individual): John B Broers, 31400 Cone Dale Dr, Houston, MN 55943

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 10. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 28 took place in 2009, and the least - 2 in 2018. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Houston, MN When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (36.3%), and Outside Fires (30.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Houston, MN
    • 6136.3%Structure Fires
    • 5130.4%Outside Fires
    • 3420.2%Other
    • 2213.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Houston, MN
Most common first names in Houston, MN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2181.3 years
Robert1674.7 years
William1481.2 years
Paul1277.6 years
Arthur1178.5 years
James1171.6 years
Mary1185.1 years
Donald1173.1 years
Emma1189.9 years
Clarence1180.2 years
Most common last names in Houston, MN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Peterson3279.8 years
Anderson3180.2 years
Johnson2979.0 years
Benson1980.0 years
Olson1682.8 years
Lee1579.1 years
Gaustad1481.1 years
Flatten1379.5 years
Nelson1286.5 years
Beckman1080.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Houston, MN
  • 86.5%Utility gas
  • 8.4%Electricity
  • 2.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Houston, MN
  • 52.2%Electricity
  • 46.0%Utility gas
  • 1.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Houston compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 5 other airmen in this city.
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  • John F. Lemke (4)
  • Thomas A. Krinke (2)
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Total of 30 patent applications in 2008-2024.