McLeod County, Minnesota
Among the top 22% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 20% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 55% of US counties
- top 15% for comfortable days
- bottom 6% for estimated total tax burden
McLeod County is a county in Minnesota with about 37,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include comfortable days, unemployment, and airport distance. It rates lower on income tax and estimated total tax burden.
Official websiteco.mcleod.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.3 in0.8 in
humid 80%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 58% of US counties
Home Value$214k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$831better than 47% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 21% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.19%better than 27% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden16.03%better than 6% of US counties
Unemployment3.2%better than 80% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)15°F5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation30.7 in25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall43.6 inbetter than 16% of US counties
Sunny Days244 daysbetter than 58% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 69% of US counties
Comfortable Days94 daysbetter than 85% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk46.6better than 52% of US counties
School Quality70.2better than 74% of US counties
Violent Crime736/100kbetter than 53% of US counties
Property Crime710/100kbetter than 60% of US counties
Community
Population36,72760th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.348th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1526th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0158th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3747th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.4%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.9%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.5%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 54% of US counties
Walkability6.5/20better than 62% of US counties
Airport Distance51 mibetter than 79% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.8%better than 66% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.82better than 34% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 63% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is McLeod County an affordable place to live?
- McLeod County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 58% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in McLeod County?
- The median home value in McLeod County is $214k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in McLeod County?
- Median household income in McLeod County is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in McLeod County?
- Median gross rent in McLeod County is $831 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is McLeod County safe?
- McLeod County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 736/100k (better than 53%). Property crime is 710/100k.
- What is the weather like in McLeod County?
- McLeod County averages 73°F in July and 15°F in January, with 30.7 in of annual precipitation and about 244 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in McLeod County?
- Public-school quality in McLeod County is above average, scoring better than 74% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in McLeod County?
- The average one-way commute in McLeod County is 24 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)