Mower County, Minnesota
Among the top 8% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 55% of US counties
- top 17% for commute time
- top 19% for walkability
- bottom 6% for income tax
Mower County is a county in Minnesota with about 40,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, walkability, and unemployment. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.mower.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 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 55% of US counties
Home Value$158k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$818better than 50% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 58% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.03%better than 36% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.99%better than 8% of US counties
Unemployment3.2%better than 79% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.4 in35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall44.6 inbetter than 16% of US counties
Sunny Days235 daysbetter than 47% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 68% of US counties
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 78% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk67.3better than 32% of US counties
School Quality67.0better than 71% of US counties
Violent Crime1153/100kbetter than 28% of US counties
Property Crime1579/100kbetter than 23% of US counties
Community
Population40,08263rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.128th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3358th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0578th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)75.0%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.8%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)12.6%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.4%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 83% of US counties
Walkability7.4/20better than 81% of US counties
Airport Distance87 mibetter than 57% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.9%better than 73% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.25better than 26% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 65% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mower County an affordable place to live?
- Mower County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 55% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Mower County?
- The median home value in Mower County is $158k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Mower County?
- Median household income in Mower County is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Mower County?
- Median gross rent in Mower County is $818 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Mower County safe?
- Mower County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1153/100k (better than 28%). Property crime is 1579/100k.
- What is the weather like in Mower County?
- Mower County averages 71°F in July and 16°F in January, with 36.4 in of annual precipitation and about 235 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Mower County?
- Public-school quality in Mower County is above average, scoring better than 71% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Mower County?
- The average one-way commute in Mower County is 20 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)