Minnesota
Hutchinson is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 14,629. Residents earn $71,730 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hutchinson receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Hutchinson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hutchinson is $71,730, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Hutchinson is $210,300, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Hutchinson is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 101 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,340 per 100,000, near the national average.
25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hutchinson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,730 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,140 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,945 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,049 |
| County GDP | $2,397M |
| Restaurants | 68 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 133 |
| Manufacturing | 69 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,970 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.89% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Census Median | $210,300 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $288,638 |
| Median List Price | $270,000 |
| Median List Price | $270,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $161 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 24.1% |
| Inventory | 29 |
| Census Median Rent | $933 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,153 |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,970 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.89% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,843/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Total Violent | 101.4/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 36.2/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 65.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,340.1/100K |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 173.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,144.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 21.7/100K |
| Arson | 14.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.8 inches |
| 22% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,068 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8854°N, 94.3769°W |
| County FIPS | 27085 |
Winner: Republican by 38 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.2% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,725/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 68 |
| Retail Stores | 133 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |