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Pennock, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Kandiyohi County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
510 Population 500/sq mi density
$68,846 Median Income $30,760 per capita
$140,500 Home Value $285,451 Zillow
$1,098 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
274 Violent Crime/100K 2,803 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,846 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,500 home value, $1,098/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Pennock, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,846
8% below
$30,760 per capita
Home Value
$140,500
50% below
Zillow: $285,451
Median Rent
$1,098/mo
6% below
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
274/100K
28% below
2,803/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Pennock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
50%
Rent
94%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pennock a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pennock residents earn a median household income of $68,846 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,760. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,484 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pennock is $140,500 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,451. Median rent is $1,098/month, with 23.5% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Pennock reports 274 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,803/100K.

Education

8.1% of adults in Pennock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pennock has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population510
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,846
Per Capita$30,760
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$3,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,500
Rent$1,098
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$285,451
Housing Units205
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

F
Violent274/100K
Property2,803/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,132/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,123 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Pennock was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.