Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Cromwell is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 379. Residents earn $55,625 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cromwell 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, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Cromwell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cromwell is $55,625, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Cromwell is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Cromwell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches, including 59.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,625 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,070 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,169 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 816 |
| County GDP | $1,907M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 102 |
| Retail | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,404 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.94% |
| Commute Time | 40.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $249,883 |
| Census Median Rent | $825 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,404 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.94% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% |
| Depression | 29.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,923/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 102 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 38.0°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.2 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 59.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,305 ft (398 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6793°N, 92.8709°W |
| County FIPS | 27017 |
Winner: Republican by 2.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.3% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 206/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 74.4% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 102 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 40.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |