At a Glance
Median Income
$42,083
$24,588 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
366/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
302 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
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.
Safety & Crime
Windom reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 366/100K.
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 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population52
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans46.0%
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%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property366/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,868/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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
Broadband29.0%
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.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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