At a Glance
Median Income
$65,625
$32,214 per capita
Home Value
$88,300
Zillow: $186,567
Median Rent
$582/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.3% smoking rate
How Echo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Echo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Echo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Echo residents earn a median household income of $65,625 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,214. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 592 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Echo is $88,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,567. Median rent is $582/month, with 28.5% 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 1941.
Education
13.4% of adults in Echo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Echo has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population205
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density554/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$32,214
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$1,490M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,300
Rent$582
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$186,567
Housing Units121
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,747/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation1,080 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Echo was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.