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Rothsay, MN

Rothsay, MN.

Population: 1,050 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rothsay, MN is $277,201 — up 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $147,200 after a median 38.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$277,201

Median home value

+7.3%

1-year change

38.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$277,201
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+14.4%
5-year appreciation
+27.0%
10-year appreciation
+77.3%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$278,362
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$147,200
Median list price
$222,400
Median price per sqft
$116
1-year sale-price change
+15.9%
Median days on market
38.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.7%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$754/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,176/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
ROTHSAY SECONDARY, ROTHSAY ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.0°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,201
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,312

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Velo Airstrip (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hector International Airport (FAR) (39 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL FERGUS FALLS, ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,136
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
72.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,262
Average weekly wage
$1,077
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RothsayState medianUS median
Median home value$277,201$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$147,200$315,500$325,000
Median days on market39 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,136$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Rothsay, MN?
$277,201.
What is the median sale price in Rothsay, MN?
$147,200.
How long do homes take to sell in Rothsay, MN?
Median days on market: 38.5 days.
What is typical rent in Rothsay, MN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,176/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rothsay, MN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather.
Is Rothsay, MN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Rothsay, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rothsay, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rothsay, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rothsay, MN?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rothsay, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Rothsay, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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