What are the schools like in Trimont, MN?

Trimont is served primarily by Martin County West School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Trimont?

The median household income in Trimont, MN is $66,354 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Trimont, MN?

Trimont has an average high temperature of 23.6°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Trimont, MN affordable or expensive?

Trimont's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Trimont is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $78,700 and the median rent is $625 per month.

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

Trimont has a violent crime rate of 167.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 767.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Trimont, MN a Good Place to Live?

Trimont is a small town of 684 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $66,354 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Trimont 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 Trimont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Trimont 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: 88.5

Trimont's overall cost of living index is 88.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Trimont costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Trimont, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$78,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$625	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,354	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Trimont's violent crime rate is 167.7 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

167.7 /100k

Property Crime

767.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Trimont is served primarily by Martin County West School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Trimont, MN	National Avg
School District	Martin County West School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Trimont sees average highs of 23.6°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 30.7 inches of annual precipitation and 50.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Trimont, MN
Average High — January	23.6°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	30.7"
Annual Snowfall	50.3"

Demographics

Metric	Trimont, MN	National Avg
Population	684	—
Median Age	37.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.3%	22.2%
65 and over	23.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ormsby, MN 6 mi Sherburn, MN 7 mi Odin, MN 7 mi Welcome, MN 9 mi Alpha, MN 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Trimont

Trimont, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56176

Trimont vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trimont, MN affordable or expensive?

Trimont's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Trimont roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $78,700 and median rent is $625/month.

What is the crime rate in Trimont, MN?

Trimont's violent crime rate is 167.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 767.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Trimont?

Public schools in Trimont are operated by Martin County West School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Trimont, MN a good place to live?

Trimont, MN has a population of 684, a median household income of $66,354, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Trimont?

Trimont averages 23.6°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.7 inches with about 50.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Trimont?

Trimont, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56176.

What is the population of Trimont?

The population of Trimont, Minnesota is 684 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Trimont?

Key numbers for living in Trimont: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $78,700, median household income $66,354, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Trimont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.