The Town FilesRenville County, Minnesota
14,558 people. The median home is worth $163,200 (typical Minnesota town: $301,800) and the median household earns $70,625.
Towns in Renville County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia | 2,343 | $159,200 | $63,098 | 44.1 |
| Renville | 1,301 | $126,400 | $69,306 | 29.4 |
| Fairfax | 1,250 | $116,300 | $60,172 | 40.9 |
| Hector | 1,012 | $132,000 | $63,362 | 40.1 |
| Bird Island | 1,005 | $142,100 | $75,833 | 50.9 |
| Buffalo Lake | 660 | $113,400 | $66,167 | 42.8 |
| Sacred Heart | 510 | $85,700 | $70,667 | 56.0 |
People and housing
| Renville County | Typical Minnesota town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,200 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $790 | $991 |
| Median household income | $70,625 | $87,375 |
| Median age | 42.3 | 42.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% | 6.9% |
Jobs and pay
5,483 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,239 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 549 storm events in Renville County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Renville County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Flood | DR-4797: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 19, 2023 | Flood | DR-4722: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 9, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4666: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 8, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4658: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).