At a Glance
Median Income
$42,083
$24,588 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
13.6% smoking rate
How Windom Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Windom's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Windom a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Windom residents earn a median household income of $42,083 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,588. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 974 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Windom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Windom has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population52
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,083
Per Capita$24,588
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$2,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$150,498
Housing Units40
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,868/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain31.4 in/yr
Elevation1,649 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Windom was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Hutchinson Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.