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Oronoco, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wabasha County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,665 Population 568/sq mi density
$146,875 Median Income $56,977 per capita
$468,700 Home Value $546,393 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 38.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
184 Violent Crime/100K 1,990 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$146,875 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$468,700 home value, $1,063/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Oronoco, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$146,875
95% above
$56,977 per capita
Home Value
$468,700
66% above
Zillow: $546,393
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
9% below
38.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
184/100K
52% below
1,990/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.4%
67% above
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Oronoco Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
195%
Home Value
166%
Rent
91%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
167%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oronoco a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oronoco residents earn a median household income of $146,875 , which is 95% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,977. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 608 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oronoco is $468,700 , 66% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $546,393. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 38.8% 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 1996.

Safety & Crime

Oronoco reports 184 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,990/100K.

Education

56.4% of adults in Oronoco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oronoco has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,665
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$146,875
Per Capita$56,977
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$1,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$916

Housing

A+
Home Value$468,700
Rent$1,063
Ownership98.2%
Zillow$546,393
Housing Units551
Rent Burden38.8%

Crime

F
Violent184/100K
Property1,990/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,282/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation951 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.4%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Oronoco was founded in 1854.
The median home in Oronoco was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.