Steele County, Minnesota
Among the top 5% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 95% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 95% of US counties
- top 11% for commute time
- top 14% for comfortable days
- bottom 6% for estimated total tax burden
Steele County is a county in Minnesota with about 37,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, comfortable days, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on income tax and estimated total tax burden.
Official websiteco.steele.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in1.2 in
humid 87%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$80k87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 37% of US counties
Home Value$217k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$914better than 33% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 21% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.24%better than 25% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.92%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)72°F22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.6 in35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall44.2 inbetter than 16% of US counties
Sunny Days235 daysbetter than 47% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 68% of US counties
Comfortable Days95 daysbetter than 86% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk37.2better than 61% of US counties
School Quality83.5better than 85% of US counties
Violent Crime684/100kbetter than 57% of US counties
Property Crime909/100kbetter than 50% of US counties
Community
Population37,39661st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.935th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2241st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0159th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2333rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)85.1%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.3%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 89% of US counties
Walkability6.6/20better than 67% of US counties
Airport Distance60 mibetter than 74% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.5%better than 71% of US counties
Amenities Nearby9.63better than 85% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 80% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Steele County an affordable place to live?
- Steele County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 37% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Steele County?
- The median home value in Steele County is $217k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Steele County?
- Median household income in Steele County is $80k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Steele County?
- Median gross rent in Steele County is $914 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Steele County safe?
- Steele County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 684/100k (better than 57%). Property crime is 909/100k.
- What is the weather like in Steele County?
- Steele County averages 72°F in July and 15°F in January, with 36.6 in of annual precipitation and about 235 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Steele County?
- Public-school quality in Steele County is above average, scoring better than 85% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Steele County?
- The average one-way commute in Steele 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)