Minnesota
Slayton is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,089. Residents earn $65,724 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Slayton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Slayton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Slayton is $65,724, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Slayton is $160,400, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $718 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Slayton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 144 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,770 per 100,000, near the national average.
31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Slayton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches, including 46.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,724 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,760 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,633 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 638 |
| County GDP | $1,897M |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Healthcare | 72 |
| Retail | 93 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,427 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.14% |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $160,400 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $239,255 |
| Census Median Rent | $718 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,427 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.14% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,329/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Total Violent | 143.5/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 143.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,770.3/100K |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 143.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,531.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 95.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.1 inches |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 46.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,608 ft (490 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,014/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9902°N, 95.7584°W |
| County FIPS | 27105 |
Winner: Republican by 35.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.4% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,014/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Retail Stores | 93 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |