At a Glance
Median Income
$46,875
$29,219 per capita
Home Value
$74,600
Zillow: $198,619
Median Rent
$675/mo
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
14.5% smoking rate
How Taunton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Taunton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Taunton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Taunton residents earn a median household income of $46,875 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,219. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 226 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Taunton is $74,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,619. Median rent is $675/month, with 12.5% 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 1938.
Education
17.6% of adults in Taunton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Taunton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population140
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$29,219
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$588M
Avg Weekly Wage$872
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,600
Rent$675
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$198,619
Housing Units83
Rent Burden12.5%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain26.2 in/yr
Elevation1,171 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Taunton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.