Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 10.8% ▲ 8% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,313 (36.7%) |
| Some College | 357 (10%) |
| Associates | 468 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 661 (18.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 769 (21.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,501 ▼ 13% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $150,374 ▼ 46% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $720/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,108 |
| Vacant Units | 881 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Big Stone County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,257 residents. With a median age of 47.97, it is a mature county.
Big Stone County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,500 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.8% is near the national average.
Housing in Big Stone County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $150,374 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $720. Homeownership rates are high at 78.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Big Stone County are primarily White (94.26%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Big Stone County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56211 | Beardsley | 511 | $80,536 | $96,500 | $675 | 3.5% | 49.4% |
| 56225 | Clinton | 733 | $68,750 | $107,000 | $700 | 1.7% | 34.3% |
| 56227 | Correll | 266 | $96,250 | $251,300 | — | 0.0% | 37.6% |
| 56240 | Graceville | 807 | $66,250 | $118,400 | $705 | 3.3% | 42.2% |
| 56276 | Odessa | 251 | $68,125 | $106,300 | — | 1.2% | 49.4% |
| 56278 | Ortonville | 2,685 | $60,192 | $176,200 | $739 | 3.9% | 38.5% |