Rochester, MN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 95,556 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Rochester is located in southeastern Minnesota, not far from the Iowa and Wisconsin borders.
Cultural Attractions
The Mayo Clinic offers both guided and self-guided tours.
Recreation
The city provides a variety of adult sports leagues, including volleyball.
Historical
Settler Gearge Head named the city Rochester because of its likeness to his hometown, Rochester, N.Y.
Economy
Nicknamed the “Bioscience Zone,” this city’s economy is built around healthcare and technology.
| Population [details] | 95,556 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 70.3% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 514.76 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 40.20% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 10.17 °F/-10.7 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 78.33 °F/53.93 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 27.35 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 72 |
| Cost of living [details] | 96.7 |
| State sales tax | 6.50% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Milwaukee (231.56 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL (8.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Wineries |
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