Pipestone County , Minnesota

Population: 9,352 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $66,073 Home $126,700 Rent $731/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 9,352 residents, Pipestone County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Minnesota and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Pipestone County in the bottom 15% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.

$66,073
Median Income
household
$126,700
Home Value
median
$731/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $66,073
Per Capita Income $36,551
Poverty Rate 11.4%
Median Home Value $126,700
Median Gross Rent $731/mo
Owner Occupied 81.5%
Renter Occupied 18.5%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 9,352
Median Age 39.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 21.6%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

38.9%
Obesity
10.0%
Diabetes
16.5%
Smoking
29.9%
High Blood Pressure
28.0%
No Physical Activity
24.2%
Depression
29.5%
Insufficient Sleep
76.2%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 14.7  ·  15th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
38.55
🔥 Wildfire
19.08
❄️ Winter Storm
74.92
🌍 Earthquake
11.32
☀️ Drought
67.33

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