Winona County, Minnesota
Among the top 1% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 100% of US counties
- top 6% for amenities nearby
- top 9% for commute time
- bottom 7% for estimated total tax burden
Winona County is a county in Minnesota with about 50,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, commute time, and air quality. It rates lower on income tax and estimated total tax burden.
Official websiteco.winona.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.5 in1.1 in
humid 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 43% of US counties
Home Value$204k69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$803better than 53% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 36% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.95%better than 43% of US counties
Income Tax9.74%better than 8% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.31%better than 7% of US counties
Unemployment2.8%better than 85% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)17°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.9 in32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall38.3 inbetter than 21% of US counties
Sunny Days217 daysbetter than 29% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 65% of US counties
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 63% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk69.5better than 30% of US counties
Air Quality28 AQIbetter than 91% of US counties
School Quality80.2better than 83% of US counties
Violent Crime430/100kbetter than 75% of US counties
Property Crime1462/100kbetter than 27% of US counties
Community
Population49,79269th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.610th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1628th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9943rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.2%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.4%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.2%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.4%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.8%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 91% of US counties
Walkability7.2/20better than 79% of US counties
Airport Distance97 mibetter than 51% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.6%better than 91% of US counties
Amenities Nearby15.87better than 94% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 90% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Winona County an affordable place to live?
- Winona County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 43% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Winona County?
- The median home value in Winona County is $204k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Winona County?
- Median household income in Winona County is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Winona County?
- Median gross rent in Winona County is $803 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Winona County safe?
- Winona County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 430/100k (better than 75%). Property crime is 1462/100k.
- What is the weather like in Winona County?
- Winona County averages 73°F in July and 17°F in January, with 34.9 in of annual precipitation and about 217 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Winona County?
- Public-school quality in Winona County is above average, scoring better than 83% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Winona County?
- The average one-way commute in Winona County is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)