Windom, MN

Minnesota · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
4,786 Population
$67,813 Median Income
$158,000 Home Value
$773 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
285 Violent Crime / 100K
41.2 yrs Median Age
23.5% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
4.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.9
Education

People

Population4,786
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density1,167/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 78.0%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$67,813
Per Capita Income$34,888
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty Rate8.4%
County GDP$881M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$158,000
Zillow Value$173,036
Median Rent$773
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,125

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Depression25.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime285/100K
Property Crime1,206/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft65.8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Jan / Jul17° / 74°
Rain32 in/yr
Snow44 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

2.9/5
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+92.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.08
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute13 min
Work From Home6.6%
BroadbandN/A

How Windom Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$67,813
Home Value$158,000
Median Rent$773
Poverty Rate8.4%
Bachelor's Degree+23.5%
Unemployment3.0%
Violent Crime285.0 /100K
Avg Temperature46.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,786
Population Density1,167 per sq mi
Median Age41.2 years
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78% Black 4.1% Hispanic 1.4% Other 16.5%
White78.0%
Black or African American4.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races16.5%

Language

English Only90.0%
Spanish Speakers10.0%
English 90% Spanish 10%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.1%
Health Insurance96.8%

Income

10% below avg
Median Household Income$67,813
Per Capita Income$34,888
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$998
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$72,550

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.0%
Poverty Rate8.4%
Total Establishments (County)366
County GDP$881M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation22
Healthcare Facilities27
Retail Stores40
Manufacturing13
Total Establishments366

Industry Mix

Restaurants 22 Healthcare 27 Retail 40 Manufacturing 13

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$72,550
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,615

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time12.5 min
Work From Home6.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

44% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$158,000
Zillow Home Value Index$173,036

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied70.1%

Rental Costs

34% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$773

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)$2,615
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.66%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.0%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity27.9%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.8%
Regular Checkup72.0%
Premature Death Rate7,473 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.9 / 10
Exercise Access61.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)27
Restaurants (County)22

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime285.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape131.5 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault153.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,205.6 /100K
Burglary241.1 /100K
Larceny/Theft898.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft65.8 /100K
Arson21.9 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1

Temperature

17°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average46.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation31.7 in
Annual Snowfall43.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,359 ft (414 m)
Land Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density1,167 per sq mi
Latitude43.8736°
Longitude-95.1191°
County FIPS27063

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.2%
D 28.1%

Republican +42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.5%
High School+92.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.08

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density1,167 per sq mi
Land Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1

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