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Pipestone, MN
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Pipestone, MN
At a Glance
How Pipestone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pipestone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pipestone a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pipestone residents earn a median household income of $61,442 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,890. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pipestone is $102,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,043. Median rent is $722/month, with 32.5% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Pipestone reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,770/100K.
Education
24.1% of adults in Pipestone hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pipestone has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.