Yellow Medicine County , Minnesota

Population: 9,509 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $71,573 Home $148,200 Rent $688/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 9,509 residents, Yellow Medicine County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Minnesota and neighboring counties alike.

$71,573
Median Income
household
$148,200
Home Value
median
$688/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $71,573
Per Capita Income $38,668
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Median Home Value $148,200
Median Gross Rent $688/mo
Owner Occupied 84.2%
Renter Occupied 15.8%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 9,509
Median Age 42 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 19.0%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

38.9%
Obesity
12.4%
Diabetes
16.6%
Smoking
35.6%
High Blood Pressure
26.9%
No Physical Activity
26.0%
Depression
32.5%
Insufficient Sleep
75.9%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 30.0  ·  30th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
33.49
🔥 Wildfire
25.51
❄️ Winter Storm
74.12
🌍 Earthquake
9.03
☀️ Drought
63.17

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