Stevens County, Minnesota
Among the top 1% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 99% of US counties
- top 1% for commute time
- top 3% for unemployment
- bottom 6% for income tax
Stevens County is a county in Minnesota with about 9,682 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, unemployment, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.stevens.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.0 in0.7 in
humid 76%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 61% of US counties
Home Value$171k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$821better than 49% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 44% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.87%better than 48% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.69%better than 9% of US counties
Unemployment1.4%better than 97% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)12°F2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation26.9 in21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall44.4 inbetter than 16% of US counties
Sunny Days245 daysbetter than 59% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 75% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk7.0better than 91% of US counties
School Quality64.5better than 67% of US counties
Violent Crime429/100kbetter than 75% of US counties
Property Crime486/100kbetter than 74% of US counties
Community
Population9,68222nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2547th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0681st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2333rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)85.4%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.6%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.9%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time13 minbetter than 99% of US counties
Walkability6.3/20better than 58% of US counties
Airport Distance144 mibetter than 28% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.9%better than 83% of US counties
Amenities Nearby14.46better than 92% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 84% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Stevens County an affordable place to live?
- Stevens County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 61% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Stevens County?
- The median home value in Stevens County is $171k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Stevens County?
- Median household income in Stevens County is $70k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Stevens County?
- Median gross rent in Stevens County is $821 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Stevens County safe?
- Stevens County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 429/100k (better than 75%). Property crime is 486/100k.
- What is the weather like in Stevens County?
- Stevens County averages 71°F in July and 12°F in January, with 26.9 in of annual precipitation and about 245 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Stevens County?
- Public-school quality in Stevens 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 Stevens County?
- The average one-way commute in Stevens County is 13 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)