Louisburg, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 31 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +19.2%
Males: 11  (36.4%)
Females: 20  (63.6%)
Median resident age:

77.0 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip code: 56256

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,120 (it was $18,750 in 2000)
Louisburg:

$47,120
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,340 (it was $14,535 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $49,362 (it was $9,999 in 2000)
Louisburg:

$49,362
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $42,131; detached houses: $41,863
March 2022 cost of living index in Louisburg: 82.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.2%

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Ancestries: Swedish (50.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1040 feet

Land area: 0.31 square miles.

Population density: 101 people per square mile   (very low).

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

2.0% ($199)
Minnesota:

1.1% ($1,297)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Cloud, MN (100.9 miles , pop. 59,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (142.5 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (483.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Correll, MN (2.1 miles),
Bellingham, MN (2.4 miles ),
Appleton, MN (2.8 miles ),
Odessa, MN (3.2 miles),
Madison, MN (3.2 miles ),
Milan, MN (3.6 miles ),
Holloway, MN (3.7 miles),
Nassau, MN (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 45.17 N, Longitude: 96.17 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 320

Distribution of median household income in Louisburg, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Louisburg, MN in 2022

Louisburg satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Minnesota:

2.6%

Average climate in Louisburg, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2002 was 13.5. This is significantly better than average.

City:

13.5
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 1.67. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.67
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 0.187. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.187
U.S.:

1.515

Tornado activity:

Louisburg-area historical tornado activity is near Minnesota state average. It is 7% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/25/2000, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.7 miles away from the Louisburg city center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused $20 million in damages.

On 5/17/1996, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.9 miles away from the city center caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Louisburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 22% 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 35.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 35.6 miles away from Louisburg center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 172.2 miles away from the city 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 54.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 710.2 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 214.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lac qui Parle County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Louisburg topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Louisburg:

  • APPLETON MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; APPLETON, MN)
  • APPLETON MUNICIPAL NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; APPLETON, MN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Louisburg:

  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 39 miles; Granite Falls, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,225)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 54 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Ridgewater College (about 54 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 63 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • South Dakota State University (about 66 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 78 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 80 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Louisburg: Louisburg (A), Louisburg Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Louisburg: Louisberg Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lac qui Parle County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

88.9%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Louisburg:

Marital status in Louisburg, MN
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 73.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 22.6%
  • Divorced: 4.3%

For population 25 years and over in Louisburg:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.8
Minnesota average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Louisburg, MN (based on Lac qui Parle County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,36416
Evangelical Protestant1,54210
Catholic1,0464
None307-
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: 2
Lac qui Parle County:

2.76 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

1.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Lac qui Parle County:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Lac qui Parle County:

9.65 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.1%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.7%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Lac qui Parle County:

16.3%
Minnesota:

13.0%
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
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $7,000 ($225.81)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($96.77)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($96.77)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($64.52)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($64.52)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($32.26)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($32.26)

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

  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $8,000 ($258.06)
  • Tax - Property: $16,000 ($516.13)

Strongest AM radio stations in Louisburg:

  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KDIO (1350 AM; 1 kW; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • WBHR (660 AM; 10 kW; SAUK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: HERBERT M. HOPPE)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Louisburg:

  • KRSU (91.3 FM; APPLETON, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KNCM (88.5 FM; APPLETON, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KLQP (92.1 FM; MADISON, MN; Owner: LAC QUI PARLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KKSD (104.3 FM; MILBANK, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • KPHR (106.3 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCGN-FM (101.5 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: CGN CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Louisburg:

  • KWCM-TV (Channel 10; APPLETON, MN; Owner: WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL TV COMPANY)
  • K49ED (Channel 49; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K15DC (Channel 15; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K19CW (Channel 19; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K25EI (Channel 25; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K31BT (Channel 31; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K17CS (Channel 17; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K23DF (Channel 23; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K29CC (Channel 29; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K33CR (Channel 33; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K52AH (Channel 52; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K54AK (Channel 54; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K56BZ (Channel 56; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K58EO (Channel 58; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • K60AB (Channel 60; APPLETON, MN; Owner: PRAIRIEVIEW TV, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 6.9mTotal length
  • 668Total average daily traffic
  • 668Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KA4MKF, Licensee ID: L01132132, Grant Date: 03/08/2007, Expiration Date: 05/07/2017, Cancellation Date: 05/08/2019, Certifier: Ned H Strickler Jr, Registrant: Ned H Strickler Jr, 306 2nd Street, Louisburg, MN 56256

  • Call Sign: KB0RUJ, Licensee ID: L00308670, Grant Date: 01/08/2015, Expiration Date: 03/29/2025, Certifier: Shelly L Larson, Registrant: Shelly L Larson, 203 2nd St, Louisburg, MN 56256

  • Call Sign: N0MWB, Licensee ID: L00308669, Grant Date: 04/05/2022, Expiration Date: 04/05/2032, Registrant: Bradley F Larson, 203 2nd St, Louisburg, MN 56256


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Louisburg, MN
  • 93.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.7%Utility gas


Louisburg compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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