HoustonMN
A town of 982. Public schools that outperform most of Minnesota.
What makes Houston stand out
The thing Houston does most differently from other towns.
982 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Houston’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Houston. Another town gets a different order.
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.
Houston’s public schools outperform 33% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Houston’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 67% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar | K–5 | 392 | Not graded |
| Houston Elementary | PK–6 | 247 | A− |
| Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle | 6–8 | 333 | Not graded |
| Minnesota Virtual Academy High | 9–12 | 706 | B |
| Houston Secondary | 7–12 | 234 | B− |
| Summit Learning Program | 9–12 | 22 | Not graded |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Houston has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
About one in six working residents works right in Houston
Most working residents leave Houston for work: only 18% work in town. The top destinations are La Crosse (15%), Winona (15%) and Rochester (6%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Where working residents work
Crime reported in Houston
1 crime was reported in Houston in 2025: 0 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Houston is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
How healthy Houston is
Houston beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Houston | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.4% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.2% | 8.9% |
Homes in Houston sell for about $530K
The median sale price was $530,000 in May 2026.