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Owatonna, MN

Steele CountyElev. 351 m
Population
26,462
Median home
$234,600
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
15
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Owatonna

Owatonna is home to roughly 26,462 residents. Owatonna sits in Steele County. The median age is 40 and the median household income is $81,276. Homes carry a median value of $234,600, and about 77% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83.2%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
26,462
Median age
40
Median household income
$81,276
Per-capita income
$41,718
Poverty rate
8.2%
High-school grad or higher
94.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg. commute
17.6 min
Work from home
8.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White83.2%
Hispanic or Latino8.3%
Black4.6%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.7%
Production, transportation & material moving20.1%
Sales & office18.1%
Service13%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$234,600
Median gross rent
$1,010/mo
Owner-occupied
76.7%
Median year built
1977
Households
10,893
Avg. household size
2.38

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Owatonna has 15 public schools — 5 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading26%
Math24%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CHOICE Technical AcademyHighGrades 7–12charter
OWATONNA ALC 9-12HighGrades 9–12
Owatonna Night SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Owatonna Online 9-12HighGrades 9–12
OWATONNA SENIOR HIGHHighGrades 9–12
OWATONNA SUMMER SCHOOL 9-12HighGrades 9–12
Owatonna Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Owatonna Online 6-8MiddleGrades 6–8
Owatonna Summer School 6-8MiddleGrades 6–8
LINCOLN ELEMENTARYElementary
MCKINLEY ELEMENTARYElementary
Owatonna Online K-5Elementary
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARYElementary
WILSON ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime50% below national
Owatonna192
Minnesota264
United States386
↑ 76% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime53% below national
Owatonna909
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↓ 42% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Owatonna Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Owatonna.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Steele County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Owatonna is in Steele County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Owatonna sits in Steele County. Elevation ~351 m.

Map of Owatonna
Owatonna, MN
Where Owatonna is
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Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

National Farmers' BankAbbott, Ezra, HouseOwatonna Free Public LibrarySteele County CourthouseAdair, Dr. John H., HouseAdministration Building--Minnesota State Public School For Dependent and Neglected ChildrenOwatonna City and Firemen's HallBridge No. L-5573
Notable people from Owatonna
E. G. MarshallArthur FryCharles Edward MagoonAmy TannerUsher L. BurdickJoel D. WynkoopDon EliasonMichael CassuttJoyce HormanMaud Merrill James
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Nearby cities
Faribault (15 mi)Austin (32 mi)Mankato (37 mi)Rochester (38 mi)Farmington (39 mi)Lakeville (40 mi)

Common questions

Owatonna — frequently asked

What is the population of Owatonna, Minnesota?
Owatonna has a population of about 26,462, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Owatonna?
The median home value in Owatonna is $234,600, and the median gross rent is $1,010/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Owatonna safe? What is the crime rate?
Owatonna Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 192 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Owatonna face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Steele County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, strong wind.
How many schools are in Owatonna?
Owatonna has 15 public schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Owatonna?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Owatonna. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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