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Storden, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cottonwood County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
289 Population 1,314/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $30,394 per capita
$77,000 Home Value $147,286 Zillow
$967 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
285 Violent Crime/100K 1,206 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,000 home value, $967/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Storden, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,000
13% above
$30,394 per capita
Home Value
$77,000
73% below
Zillow: $147,286
Median Rent
$967/mo
17% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
285/100K
25% below
1,206/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Storden Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
113%
Home Value
27%
Rent
83%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Storden a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Storden residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,394. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 447 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Storden is $77,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,286. Median rent is $967/month, with 22.5% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Storden reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,206/100K.

Education

18.3% of adults in Storden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Storden 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 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population289
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,314/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$30,394
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$865M
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,000
Rent$967
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$147,286
Housing Units118
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent285/100K
Property1,206/100K

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,976/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,397 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Storden was founded in 1903.
The median home in Storden was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.