Dakota, Minnesota
Among the top 14% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 30% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 28% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 53% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 65% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 86% of US places
- top 13% for amenities nearby
- top 16% for walkability
- bottom 14% for income tax
Limited data for Dakota — the figures below are what we have. See La Crosse County for a fuller picture.
Dakota is a small community in Minnesota with about 277 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for weather. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, walkability, and park & nature access. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
- The median home value in Dakota is $190k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Dakota is $85k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Dakota has a violent crime rate of 795/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in Dakota average around 74°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.7 in1.3 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$85k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 51% of US places
Home Value$190k58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Owner Costs$126better than 66% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.07%better than 46% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax8.04%better than 40% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.94%better than 17% of US places
Unemployment4.2%better than 46% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)18°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.6 in37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall37.9 inbetter than 24% of US places
Sunny Days216 daysbetter than 32% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 59% of US places
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 53% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk60.3better than 58% of US places
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 67% of US places
School Quality69.8better than 65% of US places
Violent Crime795/100kbetter than 46% of US places
Property Crime1947/100kbetter than 21% of US places
Community
Population27725th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age46.670th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.006th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.3991st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1418th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)100.0%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.0%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.0%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability9.4/20better than 84% of US places
Airport Distance114 mibetter than 30% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.1%better than 53% of US places
Amenities Nearby613.72better than 87% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 71% of US places
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)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dakota an affordable place to live?
- Dakota is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 51% of comparable areas. Median rent is not available.
- Is Dakota safe?
- Dakota is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 795/100k (better than 46%). Property crime is 1947/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dakota?
- Dakota averages 74°F in July and 18°F in January, with 37.6 in of annual precipitation and about 216 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dakota?
- Public-school quality in Dakota is above average, scoring better than 65% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.