Minnesota
Grand Meadow is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 954. Residents earn $68,750 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grand Meadow receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Grand Meadow stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Grand Meadow is $68,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Grand Meadow is $169,100, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $498 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Grand Meadow has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches, including 50.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,750 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,872 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,174 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,979 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 900 |
| County GDP | $2,995M |
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Healthcare | 109 |
| Retail | 119 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,183 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.47% |
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $169,100 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $256,305 |
| Median List Price | $176,950 |
| Median List Price | $176,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $104 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $498 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,183 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.47% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,955/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.4 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,353 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,403/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7062°N, 92.5702°W |
| County FIPS | 27099 |
Winner: Republican by 10.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.5% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,403/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 109 |
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Retail Stores | 119 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |