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Swift County
  • County in Minnesota
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Swift County

#42 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
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      B minus
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      C minus
    8. Cost of Living
      A minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      C+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C
    11. Commute
      A minus
    Swift County is located in Minnesota with a population of 9,810. In Swift County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Swift County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Swift County are above average.
    Population
    9,810
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $114,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $711
    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
      135.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      22.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      203.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      497.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Swift County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $53,664
    National
    $69,021
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