Minnesota
Welcome is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 977. Residents earn $55,357 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Welcome receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Welcome offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Welcome is $55,357, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 20.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Welcome is $91,300, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Welcome has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,357 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,489 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,768 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 705 |
| County GDP | $1,429M |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Healthcare | 84 |
| Retail | 80 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,403 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.73% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |
| Census Median | $91,300 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $212,984 |
| Median List Price | $218,750 |
| Median List Price | $218,750 |
| $/Sq Ft | $73 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,403 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.73% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,227/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 84 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.7 inches |
| 19% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6662°N, 94.6073°W |
| County FIPS | 27091 |
Winner: Republican by 39.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.0% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 669/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.4% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 84 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Retail Stores | 80 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |