The Town FilesMinneapolis, Kansas
City in Ottawa County · population 1,946 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $143,800
- Household income
- $57,702
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 39.8
Minneapolis is a city of 1,946 people in Ottawa County, Kansas. The median home is worth $143,800, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for cycling than 84% of Kansas towns.
How Minneapolis ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Minneapolis is worth $143,800, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $57,702, which is more affordable than 32% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $690 a month. 63.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Minneapolis | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,800 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $690 | $815 |
| Median household income | $57,702 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 63.3% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Minneapolis
| People | Minneapolis | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.4% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.3% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Minneapolis
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 18.2°F. About 31.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.6 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 69 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Minneapolis since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 1, 2018 about 3.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 1, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 104 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on May 28, 2013.
Severe weather in Ottawa County since 1996
Ottawa County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4940: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4897: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4811: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 28, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4774: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4640: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Ottawa County
Ottawa County had 1,291 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $39,552 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Minneapolis itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Minneapolis
2 public schools with 621 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Elementary | PK-6 | 314 | 11.6 |
| Minneapolis Jr-Sr High School | 7-12 | 307 | 12.8 |
Towns near Minneapolis
- Bennington, KS8.5 mi · 622 people · home $156,400
- Salina, KS22.0 mi · 46,889 people · home $173,200
- Solomon, KS22.6 mi · 993 people · home $119,300
- Lincoln Center, KS24.6 mi · 1,171 people · home $68,500
- Abilene, KS28.8 mi · 6,460 people · home $131,500
Minneapolis questions
Is Minneapolis, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Minneapolis scores better for retirees than 40% of Kansas towns and quieter than 42%. 24.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Minneapolis?
The median owner-occupied home in Minneapolis is valued at $143,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,702, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $690 a month.
What is the weather like in Minneapolis?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.7 inches of precipitation a year and 17.6 inches of snow.
Does Minneapolis get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Minneapolis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 1, 2018. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)