Cosmos, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Renville County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
529 Population 540/sq mi density
$50,833 Median Income $34,290 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $187,625 Zillow
$699 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $699/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cosmos, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,833
32% below
$34,290 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $187,625
Median Rent
$699/mo
40% below
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
34%
Rent
60%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cosmos a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.1% (42% 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 $187,625. 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.

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 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

Population529
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density540/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,833
Per Capita$34,290
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$1,190M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$699
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$187,625
Housing Units253
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,904/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain29.8 in/yr
Elevation1,114 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Cosmos was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.