City safety & data profile

WorthingtonMN

Worthington, MN is a 13K-resident city in Nobles County with a median household income of $61,797.

Nobles County, Minnesota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Worthington, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Worthington has a population larger than 18% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $210,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 82%
By size
$61,797
Median income
$210,300
Median home
17.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Worthington

Worthington posts a median household income higher than 25% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Worthington area.

Top 75%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Worthington

Where Worthington income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$61,797 Bottom 25% higher than 25% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Worthington, MN beyond the headline numbers

Worthington sits inside Nobles County, Minnesota, at roughly 43.62°N, -95.60°W. Population 13,090, $61,797 median household income. Median home value $210,300, median rent $938. Poverty rate 17.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Worthington's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 38.8%, then physical inactivity at 36.1%. 1 hospital in/around Worthington, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Worthington from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,090
Worthington
Median Income
$61,797
-9% vs avg
Median Home Value
$210,300
-8% vs avg
Median Age
33.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Nobles County) - Worthington's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
22K+3%
Median Income
$66,101+37%
Median Home Value
$197,200+83%
Poverty Rate
14%-13%
Unemployment
3.2%-52%

Economics

Economics indicators for Worthington, MN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$938/mo
Poverty Rate
17.6% +24% vs avg
Unemployment 3.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.8%
Work From Home 3.8%
Public Transit 2.7%

Population

White 41.6%
African American 8.2%
Asian 5.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
38.8%
Physical Inactivity
36.1%
Short Sleep Duration
31.9%
High Blood Pressure
30.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
21.6%
Current Smoking
16.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.5%
Binge Drinking
15.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.4%
Diabetes
12.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.3%
Annual Checkup 71.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.8%
Stroke
3.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
0
★★
0
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
WORTHINGTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Worthington, MN?
Worthington, MN has a population of 13,090 people, located in Nobles County, Minnesota.
What is the median household income in Worthington?
The median household income in Worthington, MN is $61,797 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.6%.
What is the median home value in Worthington?
The median home value in Worthington, MN is $210,300. Median rent is $938/month.
What are the top health concerns in Worthington?
The top health indicators in Worthington include Obesity (38.8%), Physical Inactivity (36.1%), Short Sleep Duration (31.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Worthington?
Worthington has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Worthington?
The median age in Worthington, MN is 33.5 years. 16.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Worthington, MN is located in Nobles County, Minnesota. With a population of 13K and a $61,797 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and physical inactivity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Worthington area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using Worthington's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Nobles County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.