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Owatonna, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Steele County County
Owatonna, MN
At a Glance
How Owatonna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Owatonna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Owatonna a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Owatonna residents earn a median household income of $81,276 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,718. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,130 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Owatonna is $234,600 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,821. Median rent is $1,010/month, with 34.7% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Owatonna reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,563/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.3% of adults in Owatonna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Owatonna has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.