Atwater, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,217 Population 1,182/sq mi density
$66,071 Median Income $28,537 per capita
$144,300 Home Value $286,217 Zillow
$736 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$66,071 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,300 home value, $736/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Atwater, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,071
12% below
$28,537 per capita
Home Value
$144,300
49% below
Zillow: $286,217
Median Rent
$736/mo
37% below
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

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)

Income
88%
Home Value
51%
Rent
63%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Atwater a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 7.5% (108% 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 $286,217. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,217
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density1,182/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,071
Per Capita$28,537
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$1,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,300
Rent$736
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$286,217
Housing Units452
Rent Burden20.8%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,812/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain29.8 in/yr
Elevation1,214 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Atwater was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.