Watonwan County, MN

County in Minnesota, Midwest · ranked on 35 metrics

Rank among US counties

Watonwan County, MN is a county in Minnesota with a population of 11,553 (2,286th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Household Income (1,064th of 3,093), Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,154th of 3,092), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,232nd of 2,916). It ranks lowest for Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,354th of 3,094), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,299th of 3,094), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,507th of 3,094).

Population
11,553
2,286th highest of 3,094
Density
26.6
1,999th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
2.82%
1,120th highest of 3,094
Area
435
2,292nd highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Minnesota

At a glance

Median household income
$71,699
1,064th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$162,400
1,937th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$834
1,834th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4%
1,480th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
13.2%
1,542nd highest of 3,094
College degree
17.2%
2,354th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
37.4%
1,667th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
14.0%
621st highest of 2,916
Average commute
23 minutes
1,750th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
83.5%
2,299th highest of 3,094
Climate
45.4°F average
15°F in January, 72°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +27.8
62.9% Republican, 35.1% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)16.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 400th of 2,916
  2. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)33.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 523rd of 3,094
  3. Cooling Degree Days per Year681
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 854th of 3,050
  4. Median Household Income$71,699
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,064th of 3,093
  5. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$162,400
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,154th of 3,092
  6. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$834
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,249th of 3,090
  7. Adults Who Smoke (%)15.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,206th of 2,916
  8. Adults with Obesity (%)37.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,232nd of 2,916
  9. Average Commute (Minutes)23.2
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,345th of 3,094
  10. Adults with Diabetes (%)10.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,263rd of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Heating Degree Days per Year7,799
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,680th of 3,050
  2. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)14.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,282nd of 2,916
  3. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)72.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,266th of 2,916
  4. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)17.2%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,354th of 3,094
  5. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)19.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,185th of 2,916
  6. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)83.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,299th of 3,094
  7. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)27.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,761st of 2,916
  8. Unemployment Rate (%)4%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,507th of 3,094
  9. Poverty Rate (%)13.2%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,553rd of 3,094
  10. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)19.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,354th of 2,916

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (50), weakest Economics (49). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 13 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Mower County, MN87% similar
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    Compared on 10 of 13
  3. Marquette County, WI87% similar
    Compared on 10 of 13
  4. Nobles County, MN86% similar
    Compared on 11 of 13
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Quick answers

What is the population of Watonwan County, MN?
Watonwan County, MN has a population of 11,553, 2,286th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Watonwan County, MN rank best at?
Among US counties, Watonwan County, MN ranks best for Median Household Income (1,064th of 3,093); Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,154th of 3,092); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,232nd of 2,916).
Where does Watonwan County, MN rank worst?
Watonwan County, MN ranks lowest for Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,354th of 3,094); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,299th of 3,094); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,507th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Watonwan County, MN?
Rankodex ranks Watonwan County, MN on 35 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

35 metrics with a value for this place, in 8 topics