Willmar, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
21,136 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,368 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$186,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$609 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$767 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kandiyohi County
3
Willmar Urban Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kandiyohi County
3
Willmar Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 11
Feb 1 8 18
Mar 1 8 29
Apr 2 2 45
May 2 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 1 7 31
Dec 1 9 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 16, MN State House District 16B, MN
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Schools

Willmar Area Learning Center
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Middle School ALC
<1 miles, SW
Kennedy Elementary
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Ridgewater College
1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Saint Johns University
45 miles, E • 4.1 star
College of Saint Benedict
47 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Carris Health Llc
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
57 miles, E • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
99 miles, NE • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
135 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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