Goodhue County, Minnesota
Among the top 15% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 59% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 85% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 73% of US counties
- top 13% for comfortable days
- top 14% for school quality
- bottom 6% for estimated total tax burden
Goodhue County is a county in Minnesota with about 48,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include comfortable days, school quality, and airport distance. It rates lower on income tax and estimated total tax burden.
Official websiteco.goodhue.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in1.1 in
humid 81%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$78k86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 40% of US counties
Home Value$255k81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$895better than 36% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 16% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.07%better than 34% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden16.04%better than 6% of US counties
Unemployment4.0%better than 65% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.2 in32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall43.8 inbetter than 16% of US counties
Sunny Days222 daysbetter than 34% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 69% of US counties
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 87% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk43.3better than 55% of US counties
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 49% of US counties
School Quality85.5better than 86% of US counties
Violent Crime822/100kbetter than 47% of US counties
Property Crime1429/100kbetter than 28% of US counties
Community
Population47,69768th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.056th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1630th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0054th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1527th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.4%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.6%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.6%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.6%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 46% of US counties
Walkability7.1/20better than 76% of US counties
Airport Distance41 mibetter than 85% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.0%better than 83% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.84better than 35% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 73% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Goodhue County an affordable place to live?
- Goodhue County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 40% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Goodhue County?
- The median home value in Goodhue County is $255k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Goodhue County?
- Median household income in Goodhue County is $78k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Goodhue County?
- Median gross rent in Goodhue County is $895 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Goodhue County safe?
- Goodhue County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 822/100k (better than 47%). Property crime is 1429/100k.
- What is the weather like in Goodhue County?
- Goodhue County averages 73°F in July and 16°F in January, with 35.2 in of annual precipitation and about 222 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Goodhue County?
- Public-school quality in Goodhue County is above average, scoring better than 86% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Goodhue County?
- The average one-way commute in Goodhue County is 25 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)