The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Nicollet county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 13.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 56% and the area covered by water is 3.14%. The overall influence score for Nicollet is 7.
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Nicollet County is located in south-central Minnesota and has a population of 32,842 people. The median age in the county is 42.2 years, and the median household income is $53,201. The county is predominantly white (90.1%) with small percentages of African American (3.4%), Hispanic or Latino (2.5%), Asian (2.2%), and mixed race individuals (2%).
The majority of Nicollet County's population live in rural areas, with only 17% living in towns or cities of more than 1,000 people. The county's unemployment rate is lower than the national average at 3.4%.
The cost of living in Nicollet County is relatively affordable; housing costs are 8% lower than the national average and food expenses are 4% lower than the national average. Transportation costs are also low, with an average commute time of 19 minutes.
Nicollet County has a variety of recreational activities including fishing, hunting, camping, boating, hiking, biking, skiing and snowmobiling. The county also has several state parks and wildlife areas for residents to enjoy.
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