At a Glance
Median Income
$71,090
$29,592 per capita
Home Value
$216,100
Zillow: $334,516
Median Rent
$926/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
15.9% smoking rate
How Cokato Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cokato's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cokato a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cokato residents earn a median household income of $71,090 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,592. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% 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 Cokato is $216,100 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,516. Median rent is $926/month, with 35.0% 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 1974.
Education
14.5% of adults in Cokato hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cokato has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,780
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,782/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,090
Per Capita$29,592
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$1,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,100
Rent$926
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$334,516
Housing Units1,123
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,812/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,063 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Cokato was founded in 1869.
The median home in Cokato was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.