Winsted, MN

Minnesota

Winsted is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,023. Residents earn $70,208 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,023 Population 1,070/sq mi density
$70,208 Median Income $40,518 per capita
$210,200 Home Value $277,356 Zillow
$797 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
44 Violent Crime/100K 1,308 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,208 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,200 home value, $797/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K (89% below avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,208
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $210,200
25% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 44/100K
89% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $797
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.1%
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.1%
91% lower than US avg

How Winsted Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,023
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density1,070/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,208
Per Capita$40,518
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$2,397M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$210,200
Rent$797
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$277,356

Crime

F
Violent44/100K
Property1,308/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary174/100K

Health

Obesity42.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.2%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Elevation1,014 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+93.4%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Libraries4

Is Winsted a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Winsted receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Winsted offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Winsted is $70,208, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Winsted is $210,200, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $797 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Winsted is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 44 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,308 per 100,000, 33% below the national average.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Winsted has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Winsted has a population of 2,023 with a density of 1,070 people per square mile. The median age is 46.3 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.6%), with 3.5% Hispanic.

Population

2,023
Total Population
1,070
People / sq mi
46.3yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Winsted vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.7%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.3%
46% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Winsted vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Winsted is $70,208, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Winsted vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,208
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,518
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
IRS Avg AGI$72,945

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.1%
91% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,049
County GDP$2,397M

Business (County)

Restaurants68
Healthcare124
Retail133
Manufacturing69

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,970
13% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Work from Home4.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Winsted is $210,200, 25% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $797 (31% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $277,356.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$210,200
25% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$277,356
Median List Price$228,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$228,500
$/Sq Ft$164
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$797
31% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,970
13% above US avg
Effective Rate1.89%
In Winsted, 42.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.2% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Winsted vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.1%
31% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.3%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.8%
Checkup Rate70.8%
Premature Death5,843/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access74.3%
Healthcare Facilities124
Winsted has a violent crime rate of 44 per 100,000 residents, 89% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,308 per 100,000 (33% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Winsted vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent43.6/100K
89% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault43.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,307.8/100K
33% below US avg
Burglary174.4/100K
Theft1,089.8/100K
Vehicle Theft43.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Winsted has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.8 inches
22% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density1,070/sq mi
Coordinates44.9582°N, 94.0503°W
County FIPS27085
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.1%
D 30.2%

Winner: Republican by 38 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+93.4%
School Test Score6.08
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,070/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities124
Restaurants68
Retail Stores133

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Work from Home4.5%

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