NEIGHBORSCORE

Rothsay, Minnesota · ZIP 56579

Rothsay — ZIP 56579

Crime DataSchools

Rothsay (56579) scores 68/100 — Fair for Minnesota. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $275K.

68OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

Tap a tab to compare 56579 against its city, state, or the nation.

Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share33%
Property crime share67%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100
Avg math proficiency57%
Avg reading proficiency54%
Schools nearby2

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index60/100
Typical home value$275K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Erhard, MinnesotaErhardZIP 56534
55▼13 vs here
Elizabeth, MinnesotaElizabethZIP 56533
54▼14 vs here
Barnesville, MinnesotaBarnesvilleZIP 56514
87▲19 vs here
Pelican Rapids, MinnesotaPelican RapidsZIP 56572
81▲13 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$275K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

18

Violent Crime

6

Property Crime

12

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wilkin County, Minnesota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
ROTHSAY ELEMENTARYPK–06194
57%
62%
ROTHSAY SECONDARY07–12140
57%
47%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

1,070

Median Income

$90K

Homeownership

92%

Median Age

39.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 56579 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 56579 has a school score of 71/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 56579 is approximately $275K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 56579 in Rothsay has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.