Isanti
Minnesota

What stands out

What stands out about Isanti County: homeownership is in the top 5% of American counties (84%), the median household income is in the top 9% of American counties ($84,063), and the school test score is in the top 9% of American counties (3.38 where 3.0 is grade level). Within Minnesota it ranks 7th of 87 counties for homeownership.

Where you are

You live in Isanti County, Minnesota. 41,257 people live here with you. The population grew 1.1% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +409).

Minnesota has a graduated income tax that reaches 9.85%, taxes Social Security above income thresholds, and has an estate tax with a $3 million exemption. In exchange it ranks near the top in health outcomes, school results and household income, and the Twin Cities metro holds more Fortune 500 headquarters per capita than any other. Winters are long and cold.

Money

The typical household here brings in $84,063 a year, higher than 91% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $49,899. Unemployment runs 3.4%, lower than 52% of American counties. 10% of workers work from home.

Minnesota takes 6.2% of that median income in state income tax, about $5,233 a year.

Home

The median home costs $342K, pricier than 78% of American counties, about 2.8 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,177 a month. Property tax is 1.07% of home value, roughly $2,806 a year on that median home, higher than 65% of American counties. 84% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.1 per 1,000 residents, lower than 88% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 10 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 78.8 years, longer than 83% of American counties. There are 43 active physicians in the county, about 10.4 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.0 of 5 stars. 6.2% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.23 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 91% of American counties. 92% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 27 points. 80% of eligible voters turned out. Under Minnesota law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 45°F, highs near 56 and lows near 34, colder than 91% of American counties. About 27 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 44 out of 100, safer than 56% of American counties; the county has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 156 Mbps down, slower than 69% of American counties. There are 5 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.