Fillmore County, Minnesota
Among the top 14% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 85% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
- top 8% for violent crime
- top 16% for amenities nearby
- bottom 6% for income tax
Fillmore County is a county in Minnesota with about 21,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include violent crime, amenities nearby, and property crime. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.fillmore.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in1.2 in
humid 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 25% of US counties
Home Value$196k66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$724better than 74% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 35% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.92%better than 44% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.03%better than 8% of US counties
Unemployment3.2%better than 80% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.9 in36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall44.9 inbetter than 15% of US counties
Sunny Days234 daysbetter than 47% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 67% of US counties
Comfortable Days87 daysbetter than 71% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk49.8better than 49% of US counties
School Quality64.7better than 68% of US counties
Violent Crime112/100kbetter than 92% of US counties
Property Crime309/100kbetter than 83% of US counties
Community
Population21,25144th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.157th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.085th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0372nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2333rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.8%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.9%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.3%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 35% of US counties
Walkability7.2/20better than 78% of US counties
Airport Distance101 mibetter than 48% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.3%better than 50% of US counties
Amenities Nearby9.41better than 84% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 78% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Fillmore County an affordable place to live?
- Fillmore County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 25% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Fillmore County?
- The median home value in Fillmore County is $196k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Fillmore County?
- Median household income in Fillmore County is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Fillmore County?
- Median gross rent in Fillmore County is $724 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Fillmore County safe?
- Fillmore County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 112/100k (better than 92%). Property crime is 309/100k.
- What is the weather like in Fillmore County?
- Fillmore County averages 72°F in July and 16°F in January, with 36.9 in of annual precipitation and about 234 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Fillmore County?
- Public-school quality in Fillmore County is above average, scoring better than 68% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Fillmore County?
- The average one-way commute in Fillmore County is 26 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)