Winona, Minnesota
Among the top 13% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 42% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 30% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 47% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 87% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 76% of US places
- top 2% for commute time
- top 9% for park & nature access
- bottom 13% for property crime
Winona is a mid-size city in Minnesota with about 26,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, park & nature access, and walkability. It rates lower on income tax and property crime.
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Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.5 in1.1 in
humid 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$53k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 53% of US places
Home Value$177k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$773better than 70% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 54% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.97%better than 52% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax8.04%better than 40% of US places
Estimated total tax burden15.82%better than 15% of US places
Unemployment2.7%better than 61% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)17°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.4 in30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall37.6 inbetter than 24% of US places
Sunny Days216 daysbetter than 32% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 59% of US places
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 55% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.1better than 52% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 51% of US places
School Quality69.8better than 65% of US places
Violent Crime524/100kbetter than 64% of US places
Property Crime2352/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Community
Population26,08395th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age30.710th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1845th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8928th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.6%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.4%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.9%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.4%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time14 minbetter than 98% of US places
Walkability8.8/20better than 80% of US places
Airport Distance96 mibetter than 39% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.4%better than 74% of US places
Amenities Nearby31.44better than 29% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 91% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Winona an affordable place to live?
- Winona is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 53% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Winona?
- The median home value in Winona is $177k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Winona?
- Median household income in Winona is $53k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Winona?
- Median gross rent in Winona is $773 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Winona safe?
- Winona is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 524/100k (better than 64%). Property crime is 2352/100k.
- What is the weather like in Winona?
- Winona averages 73°F in July and 17°F in January, with 34.4 in of annual precipitation and about 216 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Winona?
- Public-school quality in Winona is above average, scoring better than 65% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Winona?
- The average one-way commute in Winona is 14 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)