Meeker County
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Meeker County, set in central Minnesota, is a rural destination characterized by lakes, farmland, and charming small towns. The county offers authentic Americana experiences, historic sites, and plentiful outdoor activities, making it ideal for travelers seeking tranquility and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
23,400
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
45.12°, -94.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,715
Local Cost
$1,100
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
7.0°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
-8.7°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-38.8°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
739 mm
Internet Speed
268 Mbps
Upload
203 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MGG
Distance
44 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.