Isanti County, Minnesota
Among the top 1% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 99% of US counties
- top 1% for park & nature access
- top 16% for broadband access
- bottom 6% for estimated total tax burden
Isanti County is a county in Minnesota with about 41,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include park & nature access, broadband access, and airport distance. It rates lower on income tax and estimated total tax burden.
Official websiteco.isanti.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in0.9 in
humid 65%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$84k91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 15% of US counties
Home Value$263k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 14% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 13% 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 burden15.89%better than 6% of US counties
Unemployment4.2%better than 61% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)13°F3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.8 in28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall46.9 inbetter than 14% of US counties
Sunny Days234 daysbetter than 47% of US counties
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 75% of US counties
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 63% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk26.9better than 71% of US counties
School Quality54.3better than 50% of US counties
Violent Crime638/100kbetter than 60% of US counties
Property Crime1525/100kbetter than 25% of US counties
Community
Population41,25764th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.238th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1217th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0371st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4051st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.4%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.9%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.4%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.4%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time33 minbetter than 8% of US counties
Walkability6.0/20better than 50% of US counties
Airport Distance48 mibetter than 81% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.1%better than 84% of US counties
Amenities Nearby8.24better than 81% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 99% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Isanti County an affordable place to live?
- Isanti County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 15% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Isanti County?
- The median home value in Isanti County is $263k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Isanti County?
- Median household income in Isanti County is $84k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Isanti County?
- Median gross rent in Isanti County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Isanti County safe?
- Isanti County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 638/100k (better than 60%). Property crime is 1525/100k.
- What is the weather like in Isanti County?
- Isanti County averages 71°F in July and 13°F in January, with 32.8 in of annual precipitation and about 234 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Isanti County?
- Public-school quality in Isanti County is about average, scoring better than 50% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Isanti County?
- The average one-way commute in Isanti County is 33 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)