Watonwan County, Minnesota
Among the top 23% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 26% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
- bottom 6% for income tax
Watonwan County is a county in Minnesota with about 11,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include comfortable days, natural disaster risk, and sunny days. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.watonwan.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.3 in1.0 in
humid 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$65k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 66% of US counties
Home Value$119k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$736better than 70% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 61% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.13%better than 31% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.62%better than 9% of US counties
Unemployment6.1%better than 26% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)15°F5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.9 in28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall49.3 inbetter than 12% of US counties
Sunny Days255 daysbetter than 71% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 66% of US counties
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 78% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk23.9better than 74% of US counties
School Quality56.2better than 53% of US counties
Violent Crime913/100kbetter than 41% of US counties
Property Crime913/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Community
Population11,20525th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.046th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3358th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0474th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2232nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)69.7%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.4%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)27.2%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.4%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.4%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 71% of US counties
Walkability6.8/20better than 70% of US counties
Airport Distance93 mibetter than 53% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.6%better than 34% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.35better than 69% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 69% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Watonwan County an affordable place to live?
- Watonwan County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 66% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Watonwan County?
- The median home value in Watonwan County is $119k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Watonwan County?
- Median household income in Watonwan County is $65k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Watonwan County?
- Median gross rent in Watonwan County is $736 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Watonwan County safe?
- Watonwan County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 913/100k (better than 41%). Property crime is 913/100k.
- What is the weather like in Watonwan County?
- Watonwan County averages 72°F in July and 15°F in January, with 32.9 in of annual precipitation and about 255 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Watonwan County?
- Public-school quality in Watonwan County is about average, scoring better than 53% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Watonwan County?
- The average one-way commute in Watonwan 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)