Wilmont, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
241 Population 416/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $37,468 per capita
$152,500 Home Value $240,607 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,500 home value, $842/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilmont, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,000
27% below
$37,468 per capita
Home Value
$152,500
46% below
Zillow: $240,607
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Wilmont Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
54%
Rent
72%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wilmont a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wilmont residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,468. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wilmont is $152,500 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,607. Median rent is $842/month, with 23.8% 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 1951.

Education

10.2% of adults in Wilmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wilmont has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population241
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$37,468
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,500
Rent$842
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$240,607
Housing Units137
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,329/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain30.5 in/yr
Elevation1,729 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wilmont was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.