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Crime in Willmar summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Willmar. Key points include:
There were 433 total crimes in Willmar in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Willmar is 2,022.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Willmar is 439.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Willmar is 1,583.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Willmar is -4.57% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Willmar Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Willmar / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 433 | 2,022.4 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 94 | 439.0 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 9.3 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 70 | 327.0 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 339 | 1,583.4 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 10 | 46.7 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 285 | 1,331.2 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 44 | 205.5 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Willmar summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Willmar. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Willmar is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Willmar is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Willmar is $237,639.
The median income in Willmar is $62,280.
Willmar's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Willmar Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Willmar | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 74 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Willmar, MN Weather
The average high in Willmar is 54.0° and the average low is 34.0°.
There are 55.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 28.9 inches of precipitation each year with 46.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Willmar |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 54.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 55.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 28.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 46.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Willmar Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Willmar
The current population in Willmar is 21,378. The population has increased 10.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,378 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 21,136 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 21,006 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 20,823 | 5.6% |
| 2020 | 19,728 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 19,712 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 19,618 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 19,608 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 19,641 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 19,685 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 19,626 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 19,616 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 19,541 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 19,459 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 19,335 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Willmar
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Willmar is:
58.5% White with 12,497 White residents.
9.8% African American with 2,099 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 160 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 527 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 76 Other residents.
2.5% Two Or More with 539 Two Or More residents.
25.6% Hispanic with 5,480 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Willmar | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.5% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.8% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 25.6% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Willmar
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Willmar is 52.4% female with 11,209 female residents.
Willmar is 47.6% male with 10,168 male residents.
| Gender | Willmar | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Willmar for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Willmar completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Willmar completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Willmar completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Willmar completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Willmar completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Willmar completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Willmar completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Willmar completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Willmar completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Willmar | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Willmar, Minnesota
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4.3% of households in Willmar earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Willmar earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.3% of households in Willmar earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.4% of households in Willmar earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.2% of households in Willmar earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.0% of households in Willmar earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.8% of households in Willmar earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.1% of households in Willmar earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.5% of households in Willmar earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.9% of households in Willmar earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Willmar | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.4% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.0% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.8% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.1% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.5% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
