Willmar, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Kandiyohi County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
21,136 Population 1,485/sq mi density
$63,368 Median Income $31,501 per capita
$186,000 Home Value $243,378 Zillow
$830 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
434 Violent Crime/100K 1,301 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,368 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
434 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Willmar, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,368
16% below
$31,501 per capita
Home Value
$186,000
34% below
Zillow: $243,378
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
434/100K
14% above
1,301/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Willmar Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
66%
Rent
71%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willmar a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Willmar residents earn a median household income of $63,368 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,501. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,484 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Willmar is $186,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,378. Median rent is $830/month, with 25.6% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Willmar reports 434 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,301/100K.

Education

24.5% of adults in Willmar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Willmar has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population21,136
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,485/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born16.9%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,368
Per Capita$31,501
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$3,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,000
Rent$830
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$243,378
Housing Units8,668
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

F
Violent434/100K
Property1,301/100K

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,132/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,129 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute13 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Willmar was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
16.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.