Mazeppa is a small town of 901 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $84,917
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mazeppa stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mazeppa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mazeppa 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: 93.1
Mazeppa's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mazeppa costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mazeppa, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$209,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,069
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$84,917
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mazeppa's violent crime rate is 55.5 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
55.5 /100k
Property Crime
568.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mazeppa is served primarily by Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mazeppa, MN
National Avg
School District
Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mazeppa sees average highs of 22.7°F in January
and 81.0°F in July,
with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.5 inches of snow per year.
Mazeppa's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mazeppa roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $209,600 and median rent is $1,069/month.
Mazeppa's violent crime rate is 55.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 568.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mazeppa are operated by Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mazeppa, MN has a population of 901, a median household income of $84,917, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
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.
Mazeppa averages 22.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches
with about 43.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mazeppa, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55956.
The population of Mazeppa, Minnesota is 901 with a median age of 44.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mazeppa: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $209,600, median household income $84,917, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mazeppa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
