Olivia, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Renville County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,243 Population 927/sq mi density
$62,683 Median Income $32,811 per capita
$156,600 Home Value $196,331 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
44 Violent Crime/100K 661 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,683 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,600 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Olivia, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,683
17% below
$32,811 per capita
Home Value
$156,600
44% below
Zillow: $196,331
Median Rent
$740/mo
36% below
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
88% below
661/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Olivia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
56%
Rent
64%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Olivia a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Olivia residents earn a median household income of $62,683 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,811. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 594 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Olivia is $156,600 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,331. Median rent is $740/month, with 28.9% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Olivia reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 661/100K.

Education

21.9% of adults in Olivia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Olivia has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,243
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density927/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,683
Per Capita$32,811
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$1,190M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,600
Rent$740
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$196,331
Housing Units1,155
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent44/100K
Property661/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,904/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation1,070 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Olivia was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.