Stewartville is a small town of 6,684 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $92,961
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stewartville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Stewartville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stewartville 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
Stewartville's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stewartville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stewartville, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$244,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$945
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$92,961
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Stewartville's violent crime rate is 138.4 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
138.4 /100k
Property Crime
1212.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stewartville is served primarily by STEWARTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stewartville, MN
National Avg
School District
STEWARTVILLE PUBLIC 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
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stewartville sees average highs of 22.5°F in January
and 80.3°F in July,
with 34.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 53.1 inches of snow per year.
Stewartville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stewartville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $244,100 and median rent is $945/month.
Stewartville's violent crime rate is 138.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1212.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stewartville are operated by STEWARTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 29.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stewartville, MN has a population of 6,684, a median household income of $92,961, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
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.
Stewartville averages 22.5°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.7 inches
with about 53.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stewartville, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55976.
The population of Stewartville, Minnesota is 6,684 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stewartville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $244,100, median household income $92,961, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stewartville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
