Watonwan County , Minnesota

Population: 11,169 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $70,593 Home $151,600 Rent $807/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 11,169 residents, Watonwan County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Minnesota and neighboring counties alike.

$70,593
Median Income
household
$151,600
Home Value
median
$807/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $70,593
Per Capita Income $35,659
Poverty Rate 13.0%
Median Home Value $151,600
Median Gross Rent $807/mo
Owner Occupied 78.2%
Renter Occupied 21.8%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 11,169
Median Age 40.6 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 18.2%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.4%
Obesity
10.4%
Diabetes
14.9%
Smoking
28.7%
High Blood Pressure
27.9%
No Physical Activity
22.3%
Depression
31.4%
Insufficient Sleep
75.7%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 23.9  ·  24th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
44.43
🔥 Wildfire
9.19
❄️ Winter Storm
76.10
🌍 Earthquake
10.69
☀️ Drought
75.29

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