At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$44,749 per capita
Home Value
$143,100
Zillow: $329,016
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15.8% 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?
B
3.3 / 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 $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,749. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Windom is $143,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,016. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
5.0% of adults in Windom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Windom has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population77
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$44,749
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$179M
Avg Weekly Wage$817
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,100
Rent
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$329,016
Housing Units61
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,605/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain46.5 in/yr
Elevation696 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband68.2%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations3
Did You Know?
The median home in Windom was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.