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Big Stone County
  • County in Minnesota
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Big Stone County

#26 in Best Counties to Buy a House in Minnesota
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Housing
      B+
    3. Nightlife
      B
    4. Good for Families
      C+
    5. Diversity
      C
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      C
    8. Cost of Living
      A
    9. Health & Fitness
      C+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C
    11. Commute
      A minus
    Big Stone County is located in Minnesota with a population of 5,155. In Big Stone County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Big Stone County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Big Stone County are above average.
    Population
    5,155
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $106,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $633
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      55.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      220.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      826.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      26%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      39%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Big Stone County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,095
    National
    $69,021
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