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Willmar, Minnesota · ZIP 56201

Willmar — ZIP 56201

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Willmar (56201) scores 51/100 — Fair for Minnesota. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $247K.

51OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100
Avg math proficiency34%
Avg reading proficiency34%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100
Typical home value$247K

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

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Pennock, MinnesotaPennockZIP 56279
51= even vs here
Kandiyohi, MinnesotaKandiyohiZIP 56251
52▲1 vs here
Spicer, MinnesotaSpicerZIP 56288
53▲2 vs here
Raymond, MinnesotaRaymondZIP 56282
51= even vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$247K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

451

Violent Crime

101

Property Crime

350

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kandiyohi 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.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Willmar Middle School06–08842
44%
37%
Kennedy ElementaryPK–05672
43%
36%
Roosevelt ElementaryPK–05580
42%
28%
Lakeland Elementary SchoolPK–05623
40%
37%
Willmar Senior High09–121,205
30%
41%
DREAM Technical Academy07–1272
5%
25%

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.

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Demographics

Population

24,860

Median Income

$69K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

36.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 56201 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 56201 has a school score of 57/100. 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 56201 is approximately $247K. 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 56201 in Willmar has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. 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.