Sandstone, MN

Minnesota · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
2,538 Population
$50,288 Median Income
$137,500 Home Value
$1,011 Median Rent
41°F Avg Temperature
39.6 yrs Median Age
12.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
3.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.0
Education

People

Population2,538
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Largest GroupWhite 77.5%

Economy

3.2/5
Median Income$50,288
Per Capita Income$17,559
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty Rate21.2%
County GDP$995M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$137,500
Zillow Value$224,581
Median Rent$1,011
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,125

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes12.6%
Depression23.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Jan / Jul11° / 68°
Rain33 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+82.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.08
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Work From Home6.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Sandstone Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$50,288
Home Value$137,500
Median Rent$1,011
Poverty Rate21.2%
Bachelor's Degree+12.2%
Unemployment1.7%
Avg Temperature41.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,538
Population Density483 per sq mi
Median Age39.6 years
Male66.8%
Female33.2%
Male 66.8%
Female 33.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77.5% Black 10.4% Hispanic 8% Other 4.1%
White77.5%
Black or African American10.4%
Hispanic or Latino8.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races4.1%

Language

English Only85.7%
Spanish Speakers14.3%
English 85.7% Spanish 14.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability25.1%
Health Insurance86.7%

Income

33% below avg
Median Household Income$50,288
Per Capita Income$17,559
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$851
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$61,352

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.7%
Poverty Rate21.2%
Total Establishments (County)733
County GDP$995M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation76
Healthcare Facilities79
Retail Stores94
Manufacturing28
Total Establishments733

Industry Mix

Restaurants 76 Healthcare 79 Retail 94 Manufacturing 28

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$61,352
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,634

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time26.3 min
Work From Home6.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

51% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$137,500
Zillow Home Value Index$224,581

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied54.2%

Rental Costs

13% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,011

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedroom$1,125
3 Bedroom$1,483
4 Bedroom$1,698

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,634
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.64%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes12.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure36.3%
Asthma9.6%
COPD7.4%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity30.6%
Depression23.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage86.7%
Regular Checkup71.3%
Premature Death Rate8,534 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.5 / 10
Exercise Access55.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)79
Restaurants (County)76

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7

Temperature

11°F Jan 68°F Jul
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Average41.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation33.3 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,078 ft (329 m)
Land Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density483 per sq mi
Latitude46.1290°
Longitude-92.8646°
County FIPS27115

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.8%
D 31.6%

Republican +35.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.2%
High School+82.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.08

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density483 per sq mi
Land Area5.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7

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