Minnesota
Cannon Falls is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 4,216. Residents earn $80,515 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cannon Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Cannon Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cannon Falls is $80,515, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Cannon Falls is $262,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $983 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Cannon Falls is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 123 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,992 per 100,000, 53% above the national average.
21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Cannon Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,515 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,437 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,164 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,551 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,388 |
| County GDP | $3,916M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 158 |
| Retail | 173 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,437 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.69% |
| Commute Time | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Census Median | $262,100 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $283,927 |
| Median List Price | $397,450 |
| Median List Price | $397,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $261 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $983 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,437 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.69% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,296/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 158 |
| Total Violent | 122.6/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 24.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 98.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,992.4/100K |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 466.0/100K |
| Theft | 2,403.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 122.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.4 inches |
| 15% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 919/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5173°N, 92.8893°W |
| County FIPS | 27049 |
Winner: Republican by 16.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.9% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 919/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 158 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 173 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |