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WinstedMN
A town of 2,181. Public schools that outperform most of Minnesota.
Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0
Population
2,181
−4.9% since 2010
Median home value
$202K
Census ACS
Household income
$67K
median
Median age
40.9
years
Jobs based here
1,378
Balanced
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Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 16% of U.S. communities.
16risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Winsted’s public schools outperform 75% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Winsted’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 75% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winsted Elementary | PK–4 | 213 | C+ |
| Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Ecse | PK | 28 | Not graded |
| Holy Trinity School Private | PK–12 | 112 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Winsted has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–25°
Spring34–55°
Summer59–80°
Fall38–57°
Oct 8
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in eight working residents works right in Winsted
Most working residents leave Winsted for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Hutchinson (8%), Glencoe (6%) and Eden Prairie (4%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
12%work in town
Where working residents work
In Winsted12%
Hutchinson8%
Glencoe6%
Eden Prairie4%
Howard Lake4%
17 mi
median commute distance
1,378
jobs based in Winsted
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Winsted
Winsted's reported crime rate is below Minnesota's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 4 violent crimes were reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Winsted1.8
Minnesota2.6
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Winsted7.7
Minnesota16.3
U.S.17.7
4
violent crimes reported in 2024
17
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
Healthier than 56% of U.S. towns
Winsted beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better30 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Winsted | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with obesity | 41.9% | 33.5% |
| More adults with arthritis | 25.7% | 22.3% |
Glencoe Regional Health
13.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
26th
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
Homes in Winsted sell for about $90K
The median sale price was $90,000 in May 2026.
$90Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
0% of Winsted is conserved land
0.3 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 1,208 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hainlin Park | — | 6 |
| 2. Westgate Park | — | 5 |
| 3. Barrett Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
About Winsted
City in Minnesota, United States
Winsted is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,240 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,240
- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,024 ft
- ZIP code
- 55395
- Area code
- 320