Waseca County, Minnesota
Among the top 10% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
- top 14% for comfortable days
- bottom 6% for income tax
Waseca County is a county in Minnesota with about 19,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include comfortable days, park & nature access, and walkability. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.waseca.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 5.0 in1.3 in
humid 86%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$72k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 44% of US counties
Home Value$192k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$831better than 47% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 34% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.23%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 burden15.82%better than 6% of US counties
Unemployment3.3%better than 78% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.8 in38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall52.1 inbetter than 10% of US counties
Sunny Days223 daysbetter than 35% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 69% of US counties
Comfortable Days95 daysbetter than 86% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk24.7better than 74% of US counties
School Quality63.9better than 67% of US counties
Violent Crime556/100kbetter than 66% of US counties
Property Crime923/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Community
Population18,95340th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.238th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.939th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3141st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.5%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.5%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 66% of US counties
Walkability7.2/20better than 78% of US counties
Airport Distance62 mibetter than 72% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.4%better than 63% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.06better than 37% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 80% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Waseca County an affordable place to live?
- Waseca County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 44% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Waseca County?
- The median home value in Waseca County is $192k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Waseca County?
- Median household income in Waseca County is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Waseca County?
- Median gross rent in Waseca County is $831 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Waseca County safe?
- Waseca County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 556/100k (better than 66%). Property crime is 923/100k.
- What is the weather like in Waseca County?
- Waseca County averages 73°F in July and 16°F in January, with 37.8 in of annual precipitation and about 223 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Waseca County?
- Public-school quality in Waseca 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 Waseca County?
- The average one-way commute in Waseca County is 22 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)