Faribault County, Minnesota
Among the top 21% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 74% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
- top 12% for property crime
- top 16% for commute time
- bottom 8% for income tax
Faribault County is a county in Minnesota with about 14,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include property crime, commute time, and monthly rent. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.faribault.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in0.9 in
humid 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 70% of US counties
Home Value$116k23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$697better than 80% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 69% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.02%better than 38% of US counties
Income Tax9.82%better than 8% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.32%better than 9% of US counties
Unemployment4.3%better than 60% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)15°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.9 in31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall44.4 inbetter than 16% of US counties
Sunny Days224 daysbetter than 35% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 62% of US counties
Comfortable Days87 daysbetter than 71% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk45.5better than 53% of US counties
School Quality50.8better than 42% of US counties
Violent Crime411/100kbetter than 76% of US counties
Property Crime199/100kbetter than 88% of US counties
Community
Population13,93131st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.676th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1732nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0577th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3445th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.8%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.7%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 84% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 59% of US counties
Airport Distance91 mibetter than 54% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.0%better than 55% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 59% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Faribault County an affordable place to live?
- Faribault County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 70% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Faribault County?
- The median home value in Faribault County is $116k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Faribault County?
- Median household income in Faribault County is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Faribault County?
- Median gross rent in Faribault County is $697 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Faribault County safe?
- Faribault County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 411/100k (better than 76%). Property crime is 199/100k.
- What is the weather like in Faribault County?
- Faribault County averages 71°F in July and 15°F in January, with 33.9 in of annual precipitation and about 224 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Faribault County?
- Public-school quality in Faribault County is about average, scoring better than 42% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Faribault County?
- The average one-way commute in Faribault County is 19 min.
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Data sources
- 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)