Minnesota
Worthington is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 13,792. Residents earn $61,840 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Worthington 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. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Worthington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Worthington is $61,840, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Worthington is $184,200, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Worthington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 146 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,548 per 100,000, 21% below the national average.
16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Worthington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches, including 45.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 54.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| 240% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,840 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,490 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,633 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 638 |
| County GDP | $1,897M |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Healthcare | 72 |
| Retail | 93 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,427 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.86% |
| Commute Time | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $184,200 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $239,904 |
| Median List Price | $310,000 |
| Median List Price | $310,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $154 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.7% |
| Price Drops | 13.8% |
| Inventory | 29 |
| Census Median Rent | $892 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,427 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.86% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.2% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,329/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Total Violent | 146.3/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 7.7/100K |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Rape | 23.1/100K |
| Robbery | 53.9/100K |
| Assault | 61.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,548.1/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 277.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,193.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 77.0/100K |
| Arson | 7.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.5 inches |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,574 ft (480 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,735/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6287°N, 95.5997°W |
| County FIPS | 27105 |
Winner: Republican by 35.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 69.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,735/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Retail Stores | 93 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |