Minnesota
Minneota is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,531. Residents earn $72,396 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Minneota receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Minneota stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Minneota is $72,396, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Minneota is $158,100, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $629 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.
23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Minneota has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches, including 51.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 91.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.8% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,396 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,350 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $954 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,153 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 388 |
| County GDP | $784M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,238 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.05% |
| Commute Time | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $158,100 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $198,619 |
| Census Median Rent | $629 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,238 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.05% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,670/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.6 inches |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,167 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,056/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5625°N, 95.9827°W |
| County FIPS | 27173 |
Winner: Republican by 40.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.9% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,056/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |