Minnesota
Cokato is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,780. Residents earn $71,090 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cokato receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Cokato offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cokato is $71,090, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 7.8% 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 Cokato is $216,100, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $926 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Cokato has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches, including 41.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 91.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
| 38% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,090 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,592 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,478 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% 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 | 1.84% |
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $216,100 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $320,341 |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $118 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $926 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,973 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.84% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,812/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.7 inches |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,782/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0767°N, 94.1875°W |
| County FIPS | 27093 |
Winner: Republican by 42.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.5% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,782/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |