Housing by town in Cottonwood County, Minnesota
Cottonwood County, Minnesota has 24 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $817 (±$75) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $629 in 2015–2019 (+29.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
Carson Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,146) and Westbrook the lowest ($605).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $817 (±$75)
- Households that rent
- 25.6%
- Median household income
- $72,941
- Places
- 24
Cities, towns and townships in Cottonwood County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amboy Township | — | 12.8% | $70,625 | $178,100 | $1,813 |
| Amo Township | — | 13.9% | $77,500 | $243,800 | $1,825 |
| Ann Township | — | 12.3% | $104,583 | $185,000 | $1,500 |
| Bingham Lake | $917 | 12.2% | $88,125 | $216,700 | $1,571 |
| Carson Township | $1,146 | 9.2% | $85,469 | $185,600 | $1,385 |
| Dale Township | — | 8.7% | $108,750 | $329,200 | $2,458 |
| Delton Township | — | 30.8% | $76,667 | $270,000 | — |
| Germantown Township | $863 | 31.1% | $94,167 | $159,400 | $1,321 |
| Great Bend Township | $792 | 23.9% | $68,750 | $325,000 | $2,306 |
| Highwater Township | — | 7.7% | $76,875 | $200,000 | $1,429 |
| Jeffers | $694 | 11.6% | $50,500 | $87,400 | $989 |
| Lakeside Township (Cottonwood County) | — | 0.7% | $101,250 | $291,500 | $3,044 |
| Midway Township (Cottonwood County) | — | 9.2% | $93,750 | $271,200 | $2,725 |
| Mountain Lake | $929 | 27.9% | $66,490 | $143,100 | $1,832 |
| Mountain Lake Township | — | 2.8% | $108,571 | $234,200 | $2,275 |
| Rose Hill Township | — | 5.0% | $96,250 | $190,000 | $1,875 |
| Selma Township | $850 | 15.8% | $78,125 | $264,300 | $1,583 |
| Southbrook Township | — | 16.7% | $103,500 | $237,500 | — |
| Springfield Township | $675 | 24.4% | $66,563 | $137,500 | $1,563 |
| Storden | $1,037 | 27.8% | $83,750 | $81,000 | $900 |
| Storden Township | — | 15.7% | $66,875 | $181,300 | $1,386 |
| Westbrook | $605 | 38.5% | $35,119 | $78,200 | $1,264 |
| Westbrook Township | — | 4.3% | $74,028 | $270,800 | $2,083 |
| Windom | $806 | 31.5% | $74,899 | $169,700 | $1,883 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,600 | $34,300 | $54,900 |
| 2 people | $23,550 | $39,200 | $62,750 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,100 | $70,600 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,000 | $78,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,950 | $84,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,850 | $90,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,800 | $97,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,700 | $103,500 |
How the places in Cottonwood County rank across Minnesota
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Crime reported to police in Cottonwood County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 186 | 47 | 416 | 11,300 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 21 | 185 | 42 | 370 | 11,344 | 4 of 4 |
| 2025 | 12 | 106 | 49 | 433 | 11,324 | 4 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cottonwood County recorded 12 violent and 49 property crimes, 106 and 433 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Cottonwood County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windom Police Department | 4,794 | 9 | 35 |
| Cottonwood County Sheriff's Office | 3,871 | 1 | 1 |
| Mountain Lake Police Department | 1,931 | 2 | 13 |
| Westbrook Police Department | 728 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Cottonwood County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56101 | 6,157 | $804 | $183,700 | $77,083 | 27.1% |
| 56159 | 2,668 | $921 | $161,800 | $71,648 | 23.6% |
| 56183 | 1,241 | $620 | $138,400 | $45,536 | 30.4% |
| 56145 | 510 | $700 | $104,200 | $58,750 | 11.4% |
| 56118 | 457 | $933 | $259,600 | $91,250 | 4.2% |
| 56174 | 352 | $979 | $104,200 | $74,688 | 27.0% |
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Questions about Cottonwood County
What is the crime rate in Cottonwood County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cottonwood County recorded 106 violent and 433 property crimes per 100,000 residents (12 violent and 49 property crimes in all).
Which place in Cottonwood County has the highest rent?
Carson Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,146 (±$80) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Cottonwood County has the lowest rent?
Westbrook has the lowest median gross rent, $605 (±$29) a month.
What is the median rent in Cottonwood County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Cottonwood County is $817 (±$75) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottonwood County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottonwood County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Cottonwood County, MN
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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