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Cosmos, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Renville County County
Cosmos, MN
At a Glance
How Cosmos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cosmos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cosmos a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cosmos residents earn a median household income of $50,833 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,290. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 594 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cosmos is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,510. Median rent is $699/month, with 24.1% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Cosmos reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,022/100K.
Education
9.4% of adults in Cosmos hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cosmos has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.