Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Among the top 19% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
- top 3% for park & nature access
- top 16% for school quality
- bottom 6% for income tax
Crow Wing County is a county in Minnesota with about 67,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include park & nature access, school quality, and summer humidity. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.crow-wing.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.1 in0.8 in
humid 30%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 63% of US counties
Home Value$245k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$888better than 37% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 28% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.78%better than 56% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.46%better than 7% of US counties
Unemployment5.0%better than 44% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)11°F2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation29.5 in24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall45.6 inbetter than 15% of US counties
Sunny Days234 daysbetter than 47% of US counties
Summer Humidity59°Fbetter than 79% of US counties
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 41% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk77.5better than 22% of US counties
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 49% of US counties
School Quality82.3better than 84% of US counties
Violent Crime942/100kbetter than 39% of US counties
Property Crime1131/100kbetter than 39% of US counties
Community
Population66,55875th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age45.078th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1013th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0051st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3040th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.7%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.6%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.6%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 62% of US counties
Walkability6.5/20better than 62% of US counties
Airport Distance118 mibetter than 39% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.3%better than 69% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.05better than 37% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 97% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Crow Wing County an affordable place to live?
- Crow Wing County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 63% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Crow Wing County?
- The median home value in Crow Wing County is $245k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Crow Wing County?
- Median household income in Crow Wing County is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Crow Wing County?
- Median gross rent in Crow Wing County is $888 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Crow Wing County safe?
- Crow Wing County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 942/100k (better than 39%). Property crime is 1131/100k.
- What is the weather like in Crow Wing County?
- Crow Wing County averages 69°F in July and 11°F in January, with 29.5 in of annual precipitation and about 234 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Crow Wing County?
- Public-school quality in Crow Wing County is above average, scoring better than 84% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Crow Wing County?
- The average one-way commute in Crow Wing County is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)