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Cost of living in Watonwan County, MN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,904/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 11,169 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $829 29%
Federal tax $503 17%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $340 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $195 7%
Energy $187 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Watonwan County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$640
per month
1 bedroom
$829
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,232
per month
4 bedroom
$1,237
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Watonwan County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$70,593
per year
Individual earnings
$40,818
per year
Per capita
$35,659
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Watonwan County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$151,600
Annual property tax
$1,557

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Watonwan County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$124
per month · 15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$63
per month
Annual total
$2,244
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Watonwan County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
12.0%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Watonwan County

State and local tax rates for Minnesota.

State income tax
9.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.9%
Combined sales tax
7.5%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Watonwan County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.8 min
Drive alone
75.0%
Public transit
1.8%
Work from home
6.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Watonwan County

What it costs to live in Watonwan County each month.

Single person
$2,904
per month
  • Rent $829
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $503
  • State tax $195
Couple
$4,253
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $825
  • State tax $364
Family
$6,696
per month
  • Rent $1,232
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $825
  • State tax $364

Frequently asked questions about Watonwan County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Watonwan County?

In Watonwan County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $829 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,232 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Watonwan County?

In Watonwan County, MN, the average household income is $70,593 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,818 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Watonwan County?

The estimated cost of living in Watonwan County, MN is approximately $2,904 per month for a single person, $4,253 for a couple, $6,696 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Watonwan County?

The combined sales tax rate in Watonwan County, MN is 7.54%, which includes the Minnesota state rate of 6.88% plus an average local rate of 0.66%.

Is Watonwan County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Watonwan County, MN would need approximately $2,904 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,593 per year ($5,883 per month). Watonwan County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Watonwan County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Watonwan County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Watonwan County?

The average home value in Watonwan County, MN is $151,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,557, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Watonwan County compare to other areas?

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources