Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Among the top 4% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 23% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 74% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
- top 9% for commute time
- top 11% for amenities nearby
- bottom 6% for income tax
Kandiyohi County is a county in Minnesota with about 44,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, amenities nearby, and park & nature access. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.kandiyohi.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in0.8 in
humid 82%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 52% of US counties
Home Value$215k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$800better than 54% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 27% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.99%better than 40% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.45%better than 7% of US counties
Unemployment3.8%better than 68% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)12°F3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation29.4 in24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall47.2 inbetter than 13% of US counties
Sunny Days252 daysbetter than 66% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 68% of US counties
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 78% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk51.4better than 47% of US counties
School Quality55.9better than 53% of US counties
Violent Crime981/100kbetter than 36% of US counties
Property Crime1309/100kbetter than 32% of US counties
Community
Population43,68665th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.036th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2952nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0371st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2636th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)77.5%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.0%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.1%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 91% of US counties
Walkability7.1/20better than 76% of US counties
Airport Distance89 mibetter than 55% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.6%better than 71% of US counties
Amenities Nearby11.90better than 89% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 82% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Kandiyohi County an affordable place to live?
- Kandiyohi County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 52% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Kandiyohi County?
- The median home value in Kandiyohi County is $215k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Kandiyohi County?
- Median household income in Kandiyohi County is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Kandiyohi County?
- Median gross rent in Kandiyohi County is $800 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Kandiyohi County safe?
- Kandiyohi County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 981/100k (better than 36%). Property crime is 1309/100k.
- What is the weather like in Kandiyohi County?
- Kandiyohi County averages 71°F in July and 12°F in January, with 29.4 in of annual precipitation and about 252 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Kandiyohi County?
- Public-school quality in Kandiyohi County is about average, scoring better than 53% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Kandiyohi County?
- The average one-way commute in Kandiyohi County is 17 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)