Windom, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Jackson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,786 Population 1,167/sq mi density
$67,813 Median Income $34,888 per capita
$158,000 Home Value $180,516 Zillow
$773 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
250 Violent Crime/100K 668 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$67,813 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,000 home value, $773/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Windom, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,813
10% below
$34,888 per capita
Home Value
$158,000
44% below
Zillow: $180,516
Median Rent
$773/mo
34% below
22.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
250/100K
34% below
668/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
90%
Home Value
56%
Rent
66%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
66%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Windom a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $67,813 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,888. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Windom is $158,000 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,516. Median rent is $773/month, with 22.7% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Windom reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 668/100K.

Education

23.5% of adults in Windom hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Windom has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,786
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density1,167/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,813
Per Capita$34,888
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$881M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,000
Rent$773
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$180,516
Housing Units2,133
Rent Burden22.7%

Crime

F
Violent250/100K
Property668/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,473/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation1,359 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute13 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Windom was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.