What are the schools like in Donnelly, MN?

School district data for Donnelly is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Donnelly?

The median household income in Donnelly, MN is $83,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Donnelly, MN?

Donnelly has an average high temperature of 19.2°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.6 inches.

Donnelly, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Donnelly, MN affordable or expensive?

Donnelly's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Donnelly is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $98,800 and the median rent is $1,133 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Donnelly, MN?

Donnelly has a violent crime rate of 61.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 428.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Donnelly, MN a Good Place to Live?

Donnelly is a small town of 237 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $83,500 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Donnelly stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Donnelly is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Donnelly city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.4

Donnelly's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Donnelly costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Donnelly, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$98,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,133	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Donnelly's violent crime rate is 61.2 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

61.2 /100k

Property Crime

428.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Donnelly, MN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Donnelly sees average highs of 19.2°F in January and 80.7°F in July, with 26.9 inches of annual precipitation and 44.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Donnelly, MN
Average High — January	19.2°F
Average High — July	80.7°F
Annual Precipitation	26.9"
Annual Snowfall	44.6"

Demographics

Metric	Donnelly, MN	National Avg
Population	237	—
Median Age	35.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	21.1%	22.2%
65 and over	17.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Alberta, MN 8 mi Morris, MN 9 mi Herman, MN 10 mi Chokio, MN 11 mi Cyrus, MN 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Donnelly

Donnelly, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56235

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donnelly, MN affordable or expensive?

Donnelly's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Donnelly roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $98,800 and median rent is $1,133/month.

What is the crime rate in Donnelly, MN?

Donnelly's violent crime rate is 61.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 428.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Donnelly?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Donnelly, MN a good place to live?

Donnelly, MN has a population of 237, a median household income of $83,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Donnelly?

Donnelly averages 19.2°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.9 inches with about 44.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Donnelly?

Donnelly, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56235.

What is the population of Donnelly?

The population of Donnelly, Minnesota is 237 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Donnelly?

Key numbers for living in Donnelly: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $98,800, median household income $83,500, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Donnelly side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.