Minnesota
Litchfield is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 6,599. Residents earn $57,539 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Litchfield receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Litchfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Litchfield is $57,539, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Litchfield is $183,900, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Litchfield is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 150 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,022 per 100,000, near the national average.
20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Litchfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,539 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,558 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,478 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% 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 | 2.16% |
| Commute Time | 17.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $183,900 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $247,499 |
| Census Median Rent | $917 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,973 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.16% |
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,812/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Total Violent | 149.8/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 89.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 59.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,021.6/100K |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 464.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,497.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 59.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.8 inches |
| 22% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1220°N, 94.5259°W |
| County FIPS | 27093 |
Winner: Republican by 42.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.2% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,463/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 17.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |