Willmar, MN

Minnesota · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
21,136 Population
$63,368 Median Income
$186,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
274 Violent Crime / 100K
35.6 yrs Median Age
24.5% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.0
Education

People

Population21,136
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,485/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 68.4%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$63,368
Per Capita Income$31,501
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty Rate10.9%
County GDP$3,138M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$186,000
Zillow Value$236,788
Median Rent$830
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,125

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Depression24.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime274/100K
Property Crime2,803/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft126.9/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Jan / Jul12° / 72°
Rain29 in/yr
Snow46 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

3.0/5
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+85.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.08
Libraries (County)6

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute13 min
Work From Home7.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Willmar Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$63,368
Home Value$186,000
Median Rent$830
Poverty Rate10.9%
Bachelor's Degree+24.5%
Unemployment3.2%
Violent Crime274.2 /100K
Avg Temperature43.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population21,136
Population Density1,485 per sq mi
Median Age35.6 years
Male48.0%
Female52.0%
Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68.4% Black 10.5% Hispanic 1.5% Other 19.6%
White68.4%
Black or African American10.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races19.6%

Language

English Only74.6%
Spanish Speakers25.4%
English 74.6% Spanish 25.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.5%
Health Insurance92.1%

Income

16% below avg
Median Household Income$63,368
Per Capita Income$31,501
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,000
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$75,149

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Poverty Rate10.9%
Total Establishments (County)1,484
County GDP$3,138M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation94
Healthcare Facilities223
Retail Stores168
Manufacturing65
Total Establishments1,484

Industry Mix

Restaurants 94 Healthcare 223 Retail 168 Manufacturing 65

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$75,149
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,927

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time12.9 min
Work From Home7.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

34% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$186,000
Zillow Home Value Index$236,788

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$259,500
Price Per Sq Ft$117
Homes Sold (month)6
Sale-to-List Ratio94.5%
Price Drops16.7%
Active Inventory36

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied57.5%

Rental Costs

29% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$830

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)$4,927
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.65%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure30.4%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.3%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity28.7%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.1%
Regular Checkup73.0%
Premature Death Rate6,132 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access59.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)223
Restaurants (County)94

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime274.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape86.3 /100K
Robbery30.5 /100K
Aggravated Assault157.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,802.6 /100K
Burglary264.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,411.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft126.9 /100K
Arson15.2 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7

Temperature

12°F Jan 72°F Jul
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Average43.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation28.7 in
Annual Snowfall46.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Land Area14.2 sq mi (36.9 km²)
Population Density1,485 per sq mi
Latitude45.1210°
Longitude-95.0587°
County FIPS27067

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.7%
D 33.7%

Republican +31 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.5%
High School+85.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.08

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, adjacent to metro
Population Density1,485 per sq mi
Land Area14.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)9
Public Libraries (County)6

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7

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