Worthington, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
13,792 Population 1,735/sq mi density
$61,840 Median Income $26,490 per capita
$184,200 Home Value $248,985 Zillow
$892 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
281 Violent Crime/100K 954 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,840 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,200 home value, $892/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Worthington, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,840
18% below
$26,490 per capita
Home Value
$184,200
35% below
Zillow: $248,985
Median Rent
$892/mo
23% below
22.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
281/100K
26% below
954/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
69.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Worthington Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Worthington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
65%
Rent
77%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
74%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Worthington a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Worthington residents earn a median household income of $61,840 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,490. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Worthington is $184,200 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,985. Median rent is $892/month, with 22.9% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Worthington reports 281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 954/100K.

Education

16.8% of adults in Worthington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 69.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Worthington has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13,792
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density1,735/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born30.2%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,840
Per Capita$26,490
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$1,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,200
Rent$892
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$248,985
Housing Units4,955
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

F
Violent281/100K
Property954/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,329/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain30.5 in/yr
Elevation1,574 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+69.0%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Worthington was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
30.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.