Seaforth, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 81 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +5.2%
 
Males: 39  (48.5%)
Females: 42  (51.5%)
Median resident age:

21.9 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 56287, 56293.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,543 (it was $27,143 in 2000)
Seaforth:

$55,543
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,080 (it was $15,089 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $123,405 (it was $14,400 in 2000)
Seaforth:

$123,405
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $115,915; detached houses: $114,380
March 2022 cost of living index in Seaforth: 86.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.8%

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  • Races in Seaforth, MN (2022)
    • 5553.4%White alone
    • 4846.6%Black alone
    • 11.0%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (11.5%), Norwegian (6.6%), Polish (4.9%), American (3.3%), British (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1050 feet

Land area: 1.01 square miles.

Population density: 80 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.7% ($238)
Minnesota:

1.1% ($1,297)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Cloud, MN (93.7 miles , pop. 59,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (106.7 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (426.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Vesta, MN (2.2 miles ),
Lucan, MN (2.5 miles ),
Wabasso, MN (2.5 miles ),
Belview, MN (3.0 miles ),
Delhi, MN (3.2 miles),
Echo, MN (3.3 miles ),
Redwood Falls, MN (3.4 miles ),
Milroy, MN (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 44.48 N, Longitude: 95.33 W

Area code: 507

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

Seaforth satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Minnesota:

2.6%

Average climate in Seaforth, 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 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 76.4. This is about average.

City:

76.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.57. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 24.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.57
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Seaforth-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Minnesota state average. It is 22% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 18.2 miles away from the Seaforth city center killed 9 people and injured 150 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/16/1992, a category F5 tornado 41.9 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 35 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Seaforth-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 105% 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 89.5 miles away from Seaforth center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 95.3 miles away from Seaforth center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 202.6 miles away from the city center
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 Seaforth 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 117.6 miles away from Seaforth center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 163.0 miles away from Seaforth center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Redwood County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Seaforth:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - WABASSO (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WABASSO, MN)
  • REDWOOD FALLS SOCS (Hospital, about 11 miles away; REDWOOD FALLS, MN)
  • REDWOOD CO PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; REDWOOD FALLS, MN)
  • REDWOOD FALLS DIALYSIS OF DAVITA (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; REDWOOD FALLS, MN)
  • REDWOOD AREA HOSP HOSPICE SER (Hospital, about 12 miles away; REDWOOD FALLS, MN)
  • REDWOOD AREA HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; REDWOOD FALLS, MN)
  • WOOD DALE HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; REDWOOD FALLS, MN)

Airports located in Seaforth:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Seaforth:

  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 22 miles; Marshall, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,711)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 26 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Ridgewater College (about 48 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • South Central College (about 67 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)
  • Gustavus Adolphus College (about 68 miles; Saint Peter, MN; FT enrollment: 2,496)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 70 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • South Dakota State University (about 73 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)

Points of interest:

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

Cemeteries: Saint Marys Cemetery (1), Saint Pauls Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Redwood 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:

2.5 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.1%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.7%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Seaforth:

Marital status in Seaforth, MN
  • Never married: 50.7%
  • Now married: 25.5%
  • Separated: 5.2%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 12.7%

For population 25 years and over in Seaforth:

  • High school or higher: 84.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
Minnesota average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Seaforth, MN (based on Redwood County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,00720
Catholic4,4329
Evangelical Protestant3,40720
Other21
None3,211-
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:

3.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Redwood County:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Here:

7.09 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Redwood County:

7.7%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.2%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.6%
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
Firefighters 0$0 12$3,139
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$2,095
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$280
Totals for Government 0$0 19$5,514

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

  • Current Operations - Local Fire Protection: $41,000 ($506.17)
    Sewerage: $32,000 ($395.06)
    Water Utilities: $24,000 ($296.30)
    General - Other: $14,000 ($172.84)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($148.15)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($61.73)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($49.38)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($37.04)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($37.04)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($61.73)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $57,000 ($703.70)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($123.46)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($12.35)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($49.38)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $81,000 ($1000.00)
    Other: $7,000 ($86.42)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($37.04)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $54,000 ($666.67)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $8,000 ($98.77)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $20,000 ($246.91)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $17,000 ($209.88)
    Other: $16,000 ($197.53)
  • Tax - Property: $25,000 ($308.64)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $335,000 ($4135.80)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $329,000 ($4061.73)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,000 ($74.07)

Strongest AM radio stations in Seaforth:

  • KLGR (1490 AM; 1 kW; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, 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.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KMHL (1400 AM; 1 kW; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: K M H L BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBHR (660 AM; 10 kW; SAUK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: HERBERT M. HOPPE)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Seaforth:

  • KNSG (94.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLGR-FM (97.7 FM; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • K292FC (106.3 FM; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP)
  • KARL (105.1 FM; TRACY, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KARZ (107.5 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • K277AI (103.3 FM; RUSSELL, MN; Owner: CHRISTIAN HERITAGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNUJ-FM (107.3 FM; SLEEPY EYE, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Seaforth:

  • KRWF (Channel 43; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: KSAX-TV, INC.)
  • K46FY (Channel 46; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION)
  • K17BV (Channel 17; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT CORP.)
  • K39CH (Channel 39; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT)
  • K54GH (Channel 54; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION)
  • K19CV (Channel 19; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT)
  • K48GQ (Channel 48; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION)
  • K52GU (Channel 52; REDWOOD FALLS, MN; Owner: REDWOOD TV IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 27.4mTotal length
  • 1,464Total average daily traffic
  • 1,483Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic
New bridges in Seaforth, MN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 31990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Seaforth, MN
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Seaforth, MN
  • 93.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Seaforth, MN
  • 100.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Seaforth compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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