Redwood County, Minnesota
Among the top 16% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
- top 5% for unemployment
- top 10% for commute time
- bottom 6% for income tax
Redwood County is a county in Minnesota with about 15,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and B for affordability. Standout strengths include unemployment, commute time, and comfortable days. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.redwood.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in0.8 in
humid 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 74% of US counties
Home Value$139k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$759better than 65% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 59% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.97%better than 41% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.61%better than 9% of US counties
Unemployment1.7%better than 95% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)15°F5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation30.1 in25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall44.2 inbetter than 16% 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 Risk35.1better than 63% of US counties
School Quality63.9better than 67% of US counties
Violent Crime729/100kbetter than 53% of US counties
Property Crime807/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Community
Population15,42834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.440th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2445th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0158th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4254th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)85.9%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.9%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.6%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.0%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 90% of US counties
Walkability6.5/20better than 63% of US counties
Airport Distance103 mibetter than 47% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.6%better than 45% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.59better than 52% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 74% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Redwood County an affordable place to live?
- Redwood County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 74% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Redwood County?
- The median home value in Redwood County is $139k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Redwood County?
- Median household income in Redwood County is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Redwood County?
- Median gross rent in Redwood County is $759 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Redwood County safe?
- Redwood County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 729/100k (better than 53%). Property crime is 807/100k.
- What is the weather like in Redwood County?
- Redwood County averages 72°F in July and 15°F in January, with 30.1 in of annual precipitation and about 255 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Redwood County?
- Public-school quality in Redwood County is above average, scoring better than 67% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Redwood County?
- The average one-way commute in Redwood County is 18 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)