Kandiyohi, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
459 Population 1,177/sq mi density
$73,571 Median Income $39,006 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $266,472 Zillow
$818 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,571 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $818/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kandiyohi, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,571
2% below
$39,006 per capita
Home Value
$158,300
44% below
Zillow: $266,472
Median Rent
$818/mo
30% below
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Kandiyohi Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kandiyohi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
56%
Rent
70%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kandiyohi a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kandiyohi residents earn a median household income of $73,571 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,006. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kandiyohi is $158,300 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,472. Median rent is $818/month, with 22.9% 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 1975.

Education

20.2% of adults in Kandiyohi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kandiyohi has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population459
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,177/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,571
Per Capita$39,006
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$1,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,300
Rent$818
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$266,472
Housing Units220
Rent Burden22.9%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,812/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,221 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute16 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Kandiyohi was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.