Minnesota
Atwater is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,217. Residents earn $66,071 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Atwater receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Atwater offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Atwater is $66,071, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Atwater is $144,300, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $736 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Atwater has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,071 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,537 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,478 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 708 |
| County GDP | $1,586M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 68 |
| Manufacturing | 52 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,973 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.75% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $144,300 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $270,289 |
| Median List Price | $187,900 |
| Median List Price | $187,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $127 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $736 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,973 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.75% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,812/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.8 inches |
| 22% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1355°N, 94.7769°W |
| County FIPS | 27093 |
Winner: Republican by 42.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.6% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,182/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |