Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Paynesville is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,476. Residents earn $72,105 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Paynesville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Paynesville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Paynesville is $72,105, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Paynesville is $168,800, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $791 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Paynesville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 83 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,900 per 100,000, near the national average.
27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Paynesville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches, including 50.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,105 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,009 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,198 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,564 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,733 |
| County GDP | $12,618M |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Healthcare | 529 |
| Retail | 642 |
| Manufacturing | 231 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.02% |
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $168,800 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $218,453 |
| Median List Price | $195,000 |
| Median List Price | $195,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $147 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $791 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.02% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,211/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Total Violent | 82.6/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 41.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 41.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,900.0/100K |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 330.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,528.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 41.3/100K |
| Arson | 41.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.4 inches |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,081/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3785°N, 94.7216°W |
| County FIPS | 27145 |
Winner: Republican by 26.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.9% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,081/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Retail Stores | 642 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |