Meeker County, Minnesota
Among the top 13% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
- top 12% for unemployment
- top 20% for comfortable days
- bottom 6% for income tax
Meeker County is a county in Minnesota with about 23,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include unemployment, comfortable days, and school quality. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.meeker.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.1 in0.8 in
humid 75%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$76k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 72% of US counties
Home Value$217k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$860better than 42% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 28% 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 burden15.18%better than 8% of US counties
Unemployment2.5%better than 88% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)14°F4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation29.8 in25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall46.0 inbetter than 15% of US counties
Sunny Days235 daysbetter than 48% of US counties
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 75% of US counties
Comfortable Days91 daysbetter than 80% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk27.0better than 71% of US counties
School Quality76.3better than 80% of US counties
Violent Crime575/100kbetter than 65% of US counties
Property Crime780/100kbetter than 57% of US counties
Community
Population23,35247th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.359th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1011th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0682nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4253rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.0%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.3%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.3%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 51% of US counties
Walkability5.8/20better than 41% of US counties
Airport Distance65 mibetter than 71% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.8%better than 66% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.28better than 78% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 71% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Meeker County an affordable place to live?
- Meeker County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 72% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Meeker County?
- The median home value in Meeker County is $217k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Meeker County?
- Median household income in Meeker County is $76k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Meeker County?
- Median gross rent in Meeker County is $860 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Meeker County safe?
- Meeker County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 575/100k (better than 65%). Property crime is 780/100k.
- What is the weather like in Meeker County?
- Meeker County averages 72°F in July and 14°F in January, with 29.8 in of annual precipitation and about 235 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Meeker County?
- Public-school quality in Meeker County is above average, scoring better than 80% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Meeker County?
- The average one-way commute in Meeker 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)