Housing by town in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota has 30 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $678 (±$66) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $584 in 2015–2019 (+16.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Wood Lake Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,375) and Canby the lowest ($588).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $678 (±$66)
- Households that rent
- 16.0%
- Median household income
- $74,000
- Places
- 30
Cities, towns and townships in Yellow Medicine County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Township | — | 0.0% | $75,000 | $262,500 | $2,321 |
| Canby | $588 | 20.8% | $58,365 | $128,300 | $2,089 |
| Clarkfield | $833 | 21.3% | $63,359 | $95,600 | $1,240 |
| Echo | $617 | 10.2% | $70,833 | $103,600 | $1,155 |
| Echo Township | — | 14.6% | $101,250 | $184,700 | $1,925 |
| Florida Township | — | 5.1% | $57,188 | $184,400 | $2,056 |
| Fortier Township | — | 22.2% | $57,500 | $350,000 | $1,875 |
| Friendship Township | $663 | 10.7% | $85,000 | $200,000 | $1,893 |
| Granite Falls | $920 | 25.5% | $59,375 | $136,700 | $1,931 |
| Hammer Township | — | 18.1% | $71,184 | $176,400 | $1,375 |
| Hanley Falls | $630 | 49.5% | $61,563 | $75,300 | $1,241 |
| Hazel Run | $766 | 56.5% | $90,469 | $112,500 | $800 |
| Hazel Run Township | — | 3.0% | $128,125 | $168,100 | $1,500 |
| Lisbon Township | — | 6.7% | $95,000 | $270,000 | $2,250 |
| Minnesota Falls Township | $669 | 17.4% | $90,417 | $158,300 | $1,630 |
| Norman Township (Yellow Medicine County) | — | 4.5% | $87,303 | $198,200 | $1,439 |
| Normania Township | — | 3.2% | $114,375 | $260,000 | $1,680 |
| Omro Township | — | 12.5% | $91,667 | $166,700 | — |
| Oshkosh Township | — | 4.1% | $84,500 | $202,100 | $850 |
| Porter | $931 | 28.6% | $56,667 | $108,300 | $1,000 |
| Posen Township | — | 3.2% | $131,875 | $234,100 | $1,750 |
| Sandnes Township | — | 3.9% | $107,708 | $247,000 | $1,750 |
| Sioux Agency Township | $633 | 5.5% | $92,083 | $218,200 | $1,359 |
| St. Leo | $920 | 27.0% | $62,083 | — | — |
| Stony Run Township | — | 5.8% | $115,833 | $251,100 | $1,991 |
| Swede Prairie Township | — | 4.9% | $84,375 | $225,000 | — |
| Tyro Township | — | 3.6% | $77,143 | $233,300 | $1,750 |
| Wergeland Township | — | 12.3% | $100,179 | $225,000 | $1,717 |
| Wood Lake | $628 | 15.1% | $65,000 | $91,700 | $928 |
| Wood Lake Township | $1,375 | 11.2% | $82,917 | $248,100 | $1,316 |
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 |
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Crime reported to police in Yellow Medicine County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 39 | 25 | 324 | 7,722 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 19 | 245 | 14 | 181 | 7,756 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 4 | 53 | 13 | 171 | 7,613 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Yellow Medicine County recorded 4 violent and 13 property crimes, 53 and 171 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 Yellow Medicine County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Medicine County Sheriff's Office | 5,955 | 1 | 8 |
| Canby Police Department | 1,658 | 3 | 5 |
ZIP codes in Yellow Medicine County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56241 | 3,933 | $863 | $155,600 | $66,875 | 22.2% |
| 56220 | 2,617 | $604 | $174,500 | $61,414 | 16.0% |
| 56223 | 1,351 | $806 | $110,000 | $71,667 | 16.5% |
| 56297 | 811 | $660 | $142,200 | $82,250 | 11.5% |
| 56237 | 553 | $611 | $171,400 | $89,000 | 10.0% |
| 56245 | 441 | $630 | $148,200 | $84,583 | 29.0% |
| 56291 | 397 | $625 | $183,900 | $63,438 | 6.9% |
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Questions about Yellow Medicine County
What is the crime rate in Yellow Medicine County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Yellow Medicine County recorded 53 violent and 171 property crimes per 100,000 residents (4 violent and 13 property crimes in all).
Which place in Yellow Medicine County has the highest rent?
Wood Lake Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,375 (±$418) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Yellow Medicine County has the lowest rent?
Canby has the lowest median gross rent, $588 (±$33) a month.
What is the median rent in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Yellow Medicine County is $678 (±$66) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Yellow Medicine 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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