Minnesota
Winthrop is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,275. Residents earn $67,375 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Winthrop receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Winthrop offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Winthrop is $67,375, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Winthrop is $157,400, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Winthrop has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 94.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,375 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,906 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,016 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,803 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 405 |
| County GDP | $722M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,569 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.27% |
| Commute Time | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $157,400 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $221,905 |
| Census Median Rent | $732 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,569 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.27% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,589/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 996/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5423°N, 94.3600°W |
| County FIPS | 27143 |
Winner: Republican by 43 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.5% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 996/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |