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Meeker County
  • County in Minnesota
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Meeker County

    Report Card

    grade B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A minus
    2. Housing
      grade B+
    3. Nightlife
      grade B
    4. Good for Families
      grade B minus
    5. Diversity
      grade C
    6. Jobs
      grade B
    7. Weather
      grade C
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade C minus
    11. Commute
      grade B

    Meeker County is located in Minnesota with a population of 23,268. In Meeker County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Meeker County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Meeker County are highly rated.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $186,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $750
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      18%
    • Own
      82%
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    Meeker County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      98.8
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      169.3
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      366.9
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,439.5
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      127
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      national  11%

    Working in Meeker County

    Jobs
    grade B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $67,099
    National
    $69,021

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