Olmsted County, Minnesota
Among the top 4% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 6% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 59% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
- top 10% for amenities nearby
- top 11% for broadband access
- bottom 6% for estimated total tax burden
Olmsted County is a county in Minnesota with about 162,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, broadband access, and commute time. It rates lower on income tax and estimated total tax burden.
Official websiteco.olmsted.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in1.1 in
humid 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$90k94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 17% of US counties
Home Value$286k86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 12% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 12% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.09%better than 33% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.99%better than 6% of US counties
Unemployment3.4%better than 75% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)15°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.2 in34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall47.8 inbetter than 13% 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 Risk82.3better than 17% of US counties
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 19% of US counties
School Quality81.4better than 83% of US counties
Violent Crime620/100kbetter than 61% of US counties
Property Crime1495/100kbetter than 26% of US counties
Community
Population162,30787th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.619th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3459th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9623rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1112th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)77.6%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.3%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)6.2%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 87% of US counties
Walkability7.6/20better than 83% of US counties
Airport Distance73 mibetter than 66% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.2%better than 89% of US counties
Amenities Nearby12.57better than 91% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 60% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Olmsted County an affordable place to live?
- Olmsted County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 17% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Olmsted County?
- The median home value in Olmsted County is $286k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Olmsted County?
- Median household income in Olmsted County is $90k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Olmsted County?
- Median gross rent in Olmsted County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Olmsted County safe?
- Olmsted County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 620/100k (better than 61%). Property crime is 1495/100k.
- What is the weather like in Olmsted County?
- Olmsted County averages 71°F in July and 15°F in January, with 36.2 in of annual precipitation and about 235 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Olmsted County?
- Public-school quality in Olmsted 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 Olmsted County?
- The average one-way commute in Olmsted County is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)