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Peterson, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Winona County County
Peterson, MN
At a Glance
How Peterson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peterson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Peterson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Peterson residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,438. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,256 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peterson is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,154. Median rent is $538/month, with 23.8% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Peterson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Peterson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peterson has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.