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Kimball, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
644 Population 426/sq mi density
$69,271 Median Income $35,583 per capita
$208,200 Home Value $255,151 Zillow
$743 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,271 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,200 home value, $743/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kimball, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,271
8% below
$35,583 per capita
Home Value
$208,200
26% below
Zillow: $255,151
Median Rent
$743/mo
36% below
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Kimball Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
74%
Rent
64%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kimball 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

Kimball residents earn a median household income of $69,271 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,583. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% 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 Kimball is $208,200 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,151. Median rent is $743/month, with 26.4% 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.

Safety & Crime

Kimball reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

16.4% of adults in Kimball hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kimball has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population644
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,271
Per Capita$35,583
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$208,200
Rent$743
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$255,151
Housing Units286
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,812/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,163 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Kimball was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.