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Atwater, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County
Atwater, MN
At a Glance
How Atwater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atwater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Atwater a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Atwater residents earn a median household income of $66,071 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,537. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atwater is $144,300 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,289. Median rent is $736/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Atwater reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 90/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Atwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atwater has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.