Minnesota
Zumbrota is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 3,843. Residents earn $96,818 per year, which is 29% above the national average.
Based on current data, Zumbrota receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Zumbrota stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Zumbrota is $96,818, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Zumbrota is $235,800, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Zumbrota is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,429 per 100,000, 27% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Zumbrota has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches, including 43.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,818 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,501 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,164 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,551 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,388 |
| County GDP | $3,916M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 158 |
| Retail | 173 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,437 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.88% |
| Commute Time | 32.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |
| Census Median | $235,800 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $323,240 |
| Median List Price | $359,900 |
| Median List Price | $359,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $204 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 7.1% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $785 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,437 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.88% |
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,296/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 158 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,428.6/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 476.2/100K |
| Theft | 773.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 178.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.2 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2952°N, 92.6729°W |
| County FIPS | 27049 |
Winner: Republican by 16.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.0% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,344/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 158 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 173 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 32.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |