Minnesota
Kandiyohi is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 459. Residents earn $73,571 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kandiyohi receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Kandiyohi stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Kandiyohi is $73,571, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Kandiyohi is $158,300, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $818 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Kandiyohi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches, including 50.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 90.5% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.5% |
| 29% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,571 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,006 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,478 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 708 |
| County GDP | $1,586M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 68 |
| Manufacturing | 52 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,973 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.51% |
| Commute Time | 16.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |
| Census Median | $158,300 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $252,614 |
| Median List Price | $164,000 |
| Median List Price | $164,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $112 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $818 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.9% |
| Studio | $782 |
| 1 Bedroom | $787 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,353 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,632 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,973 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.51% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,812/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.4 inches |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1315°N, 94.9328°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27093 |
Winner: Republican by 42.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.2% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,177/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.8% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 16.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |