Nicollet County, Minnesota
Among the top 6% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 15% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
- top 6% for unemployment
- top 8% for commute time
- bottom 6% for estimated total tax burden
Nicollet County is a county in Minnesota with about 34,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include unemployment, commute time, and comfortable days. It rates lower on income tax and estimated total tax burden.
Official websiteco.nicollet.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.4 in1.0 in
humid 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$79k86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 29% of US counties
Home Value$241k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$901better than 35% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 19% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.12%better than 31% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.97%better than 6% of US counties
Unemployment1.9%better than 94% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)15°F5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.9 in28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall38.3 inbetter than 21% of US counties
Sunny Days255 daysbetter than 71% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 66% of US counties
Comfortable Days94 daysbetter than 85% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk45.4better than 53% of US counties
School Quality80.4better than 83% of US counties
Violent Crime622/100kbetter than 61% of US counties
Property Crime803/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Community
Population34,38058th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.117th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2140th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0266th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.6%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.0%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.5%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 92% of US counties
Walkability6.7/20better than 68% of US counties
Airport Distance69 mibetter than 69% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.8%better than 77% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.24better than 68% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 77% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Nicollet County an affordable place to live?
- Nicollet County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 29% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Nicollet County?
- The median home value in Nicollet County is $241k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Nicollet County?
- Median household income in Nicollet County is $79k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Nicollet County?
- Median gross rent in Nicollet County is $901 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Nicollet County safe?
- Nicollet County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 622/100k (better than 61%). Property crime is 803/100k.
- What is the weather like in Nicollet County?
- Nicollet County averages 73°F in July and 15°F in January, with 32.9 in of annual precipitation and about 255 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Nicollet County?
- Public-school quality in Nicollet County is above average, scoring better than 83% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Nicollet County?
- The average one-way commute in Nicollet 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)