Cosmos, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 504 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -13.4%
 
Males: 251  (49.8%)
Females: 253  (50.2%)
Median resident age:

47.5 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 56228.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,047 (it was $30,278 in 2000)
Cosmos:

$52,047
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,421 (it was $15,447 in 2000)

Cosmos city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $103,989 (it was $58,400 in 2000)
Cosmos:

$103,989
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $118,563; detached houses: $121,581; mobile homes: $23,148

Median gross rent in 2022: $666.

March 2022 cost of living index in Cosmos: 84.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.9%
(17.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 19.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 17.6% for other race residents, 6.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Cosmos, MN (2022)
    • 49291.8%White alone
    • 213.9%Hispanic
    • 142.6%Two or more races

Races in Cosmos detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Minnesota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Cosmos, Minnesota as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Cosmos is 499 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (53.2%), English (9.4%), Swedish (9.0%), American (6.4%), Norwegian (4.1%), Irish (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1110 feet

Land area: 1.12 square miles.

Population density: 450 people per square mile   (low).

Cosmos, Minnesota map

19 residents are foreign born (3.2% Latin America, 0.4% Europe).

This city:

3.5%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,145 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,512 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Cloud, MN (49.9 miles , pop. 59,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (70.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (412.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cedar Mills, MN (2.9 miles),
Lake Lillian, MN (3.0 miles ),
Hector, MN (3.7 miles ),
Atwater, MN (3.8 miles ),
Buffalo Lake, MN (3.8 miles ),
Grove City, MN (3.8 miles ),
Bird Island, MN (3.9 miles ),
Litchfield, MN (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 44.94 N, Longitude: 94.70 W

Area code: 320

Distribution of median household income in Cosmos, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Cosmos, MN in 2022
Cosmos satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $77,600
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $106,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $51,700
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,500
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $71,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Cosmos, MN residents
Average permit cost in Cosmos, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Most common industries in Cosmos, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.4%)
  • Computer & electronic products (12.6%)
  • Health care (12.6%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Truck transportation (4.6%)
  • Public administration (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.4%)
  • Computer & electronic products (9.3%)
  • Truck transportation (9.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.9%)
  • Chemicals (5.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.1%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (15.8%)
  • Educational services (15.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.5%)
  • Food (3.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (2.5%)
  • Machinery (2.5%)
Most common occupations in Cosmos, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Carpenters (5.9%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.0%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)

Average climate in Cosmos, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Cosmos-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Minnesota state average. It is 15% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/19/1951, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.5 miles away from the Cosmos city center killed one person and injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/25/2000, a category F4 tornado 42.6 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused $20 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Cosmos-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 41% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 82.7 miles away from Cosmos center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 92.8 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 237.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 120.6 miles away from Cosmos center
On 2/9/1994 at 08:45:35, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 15.4 miles away from Cosmos center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 257.6 miles away from Cosmos center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Meeker County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Cosmos topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Cosmos:

  • COSMOS HEALTHCARE CENTER (NEPTUNE & PEGASUS)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Cosmos:

  • BUFFALO LAKE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BUFFALO LAKE, MN)
  • ATWATER HOUSE (Hospital, about 15 miles away; ATWATER, MN)
  • CONNECTCARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; HUTCHINSON, MN)
  • MEEKER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; LITCHFIELD, MN)
  • EMMANUEL HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; LITCHFIELD, MN)
  • BIRD ISLAND MANOR HCC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; BIRD ISLAND, MN)
  • AUGUSTANA HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; LITCHFIELD, MN)

Airports located in Cosmos:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cosmos:

  • Ridgewater College (about 24 miles; Willmar, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,288)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 44 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • College of Saint Benedict (about 47 miles; Saint Joseph, MN; FT enrollment: 2,025)
  • Rasmussen College-Minnesota (about 49 miles; St. Cloud, MN; FT enrollment: 4,575)
  • Saint Cloud State University (about 51 miles; Saint Cloud, MN; FT enrollment: 12,822)
  • St Cloud Technical and Community College (about 52 miles; Saint Cloud, MN; FT enrollment: 3,493)
  • Gustavus Adolphus College (about 56 miles; Saint Peter, MN; FT enrollment: 2,496)

Public high schools in Cosmos:

  • FOUNDATIONS ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (Location: 320 N SATURN, STE A, Grades: KG-12)
  • COSMOS LEARNING CENTER-TRANSITIONS (Location: 320 N SATURN, STE A, Grades: KG-12)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Cosmos: Cosmos Library (A), Cosmos Police Department (B), Cosmos City Hall (C), Cosmos Fire Department and Ambulance Service (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Cosmos include: Trinity Lutheran Church (A), United Methodist Church (B), Peace Lutheran Church (C), Trinity Lutheran Church (D), United Methodist Church (E), Peace Lutheran Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Peace Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Meeker County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Cosmos that have no violations reported:

  • COSMOS (Population served: 582, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

52.4%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.5%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
40 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Cosmos (2011 data):

  • Home State Bank: Cosmos Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1914/04/09. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $128.4 mil, Deposits: $98.2 mil, headquarters in Litchfield, MN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Kandiyohi Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Cosmos:

Marital status in Cosmos, MN
  • Never married: 28.4%
  • Now married: 45.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 22.0%

For population 25 years and over in Cosmos:

  • High school or higher: 90.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 1.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Minnesota average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Cosmos
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cosmos, MN (based on Meeker County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7,34115
Catholic5,9467
Evangelical Protestant2,88921
Other-1
None7,124-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Meeker County:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Here:

7.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Meeker County:

6.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.2%
State:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Meeker County:

29.2%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

18.2%
Minnesota:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Cosmos:

56.5%
Minnesota:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Cosmos:

55.6%
Minnesota:

48.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.4
Minnesota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Cosmos:

19.1%
State:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Cosmos:

7.7%
Minnesota:

9.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Cosmos:

7.1
Minnesota:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

31.9%
Minnesota:

33.5%

General health condition:
Cosmos:

62.2%
Minnesota:

57.7%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

79.3%
Minnesota:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Cosmos, MN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,533$30,3960$0
Financial Administration 1$6,034$72,4081$1,375
Streets and Highways 1$5,429$65,1480$0
Totals for Government 3$13,997$55,9881$1,375

Cosmos government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $200,000 ($396.83)
    Financial Administration: $83,000 ($164.68)
    Regular Highways: $72,000 ($142.86)
    Parks and Recreation: $69,000 ($136.90)
    Sewerage: $60,000 ($119.05)
    Local Fire Protection: $53,000 ($105.16)
    General - Other: $42,000 ($83.33)
    Solid Waste Management: $39,000 ($77.38)
    Health - Other: $38,000 ($75.40)
    Police Protection: $27,000 ($53.57)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($11.90)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $5,000 ($9.92)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $21,000 ($41.67)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $1,034,000 ($2051.59)
    Parks and Recreation: $84,000 ($166.67)
    Regular Highways: $70,000 ($138.89)
    Health - Other: $36,000 ($71.43)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $14,000 ($27.78)

Cosmos government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $83,000 ($164.68)
    Sewerage: $60,000 ($119.05)
    Solid Waste Management: $45,000 ($89.29)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($7.94)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $4,000 ($7.94)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $183,000 ($363.10)
    Special Assessments: $65,000 ($128.97)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($5.95)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $187,000 ($371.03)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $536,000 ($1063.49)
    General Local Government Support: $144,000 ($285.71)
  • Tax - Property: $277,000 ($549.60)
    Other License: $9,000 ($17.86)

Cosmos government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,623,000 ($3220.24)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,621,000 ($3216.27)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $450,000 ($892.86)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $448,000 ($888.89)

Cosmos government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $261,000 ($517.86)

Strongest AM radio stations in Cosmos:

  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WBHR (660 AM; 10 kW; SAUK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: HERBERT M. HOPPE)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KDUZ (1260 AM; 1 kW; HUTCHINSON, MN; Owner: IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KDJS (1590 AM; 1 kW; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSMM (1530 AM; 9 kW; SHAKOPEE, MN; Owner: STARBOARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLFD (1410 AM; 0 kW; LITCHFIELD, MN; Owner: MID MINNESOTA BROADCASTING)
  • WMNN (1330 AM; 10 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO.)
  • KWLM (1340 AM; 1 kW; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: LAKELAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cosmos:

  • KARP-FM (106.9 FM; DASSEL, MN; Owner: IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBHZ (91.9 FM; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: CHRISTIAN HERITAGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKLN (94.1 FM; ATWATER, MN; Owner: FLAGSHIP BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KQIC (102.5 FM; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: LAKELAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSJR-FM (90.1 FM; COLLEGEVILLE, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KOLV (100.1 FM; OLIVIA, MN; Owner: BOLD RADIO, INC.)
  • KDJS-FM (95.3 FM; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Cosmos:

  • K23FP (Channel 23; OLIVIA, MN; Owner: RENVILLE COUNTY TV CORPORATION)
  • K45FR (Channel 45; OLIVIA, MN; Owner: RENVILLE COUNTY TV CORPORATION)
  • K30FZ (Channel 30; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K14LF (Channel 14; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K54GG (Channel 54; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K17FA (Channel 17; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K39FE (Channel 39; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K52GK (Channel 52; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K20GD (Channel 20; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K27CK (Channel 27; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: WILLMAR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 15.5mTotal length
  • $1,000Total costs
  • 3,499Total average daily traffic
  • 480Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,849Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Cosmos)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • COSMOS, 12614 525th Avenue (Mn_cosmos (Mww) 140004071) (Lat: 44.930806 Lon: -94.717861), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WQQP725,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 02/08/2013, Expiration Date: 02/08/2023, Cancellation Date: 08/01/2022, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I St Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:

  • MNME0001, 12614 525th Avenue (Mn_cosmos (Mww) 140004071) (Lat: 44.930806 Lon: -94.717861), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WRQB945,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+34 more), Grant Date: 04/19/2022, Expiration Date: 04/19/2032, Certifier: Thomas Heier, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KB0VWJ, Licensee ID: L00239534, Grant Date: 01/06/2017, Expiration Date: 04/02/2026, Certifier: Melvin E Lockwood Iii, Registrant: Melvin E Lockwood Iii, 14899 Csah 1, Cosmos, MN 56228

  • Call Sign: KC0DNR, Licensee ID: L00393219, Grant Date: 05/14/1998, Expiration Date: 05/14/2008, Cancellation Date: 03/25/2005, Certifier: Robert T Bohrer, Registrant: Robert T Bohrer, 237 Milkyway St S, Cosmos, MN 56228

  • Call Sign: K0RTB, Previous Call Sign: KC0DNR, Licensee ID: L00393219, Grant Date: 12/31/2014, Expiration Date: 03/25/2025, Certifier: Robert T Bohrer, Registrant: Robert T Bohrer, 237 Milkyway St South, Cosmos, MN 56228

  • Call Sign: KE0WPO, Licensee ID: L02287311, Grant Date: 08/22/2019, Expiration Date: 08/22/2029, Certifier: Sonny Y Kremin, Registrant: Sonny Y Kremin, 125 Milkyway St N, Cosmos, MN 56228

  • Call Sign: KF0FLA, Licensee ID: L02444262, Grant Date: 04/28/2021, Expiration Date: 04/28/2031, Certifier: Jacob R Johnson, Registrant: Jacob R Johnson, 58421 110th St, Cosmos, MN 56228


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 170B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2976D, N2976D, N-2976D, Serial Number: 26919, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 05/19/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 05/14/1997
    Registrant (Individual): David J Lux, 50846 160th St, Cosmos, MN 56228
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150J (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 51124, N51124, N-51124, Serial Number: 15069781, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 10/25/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 06/02/2010
    Registrant (Corporation): Kd Farms Inc, 12756 545th Ave, Cosmos, MN 56228
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-235 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9352W, N9352W, N-9352W, Serial Number: 28-11040, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 02/06/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 04/04/2018
    Registrant (Corporation): Kd Farms Inc, 12756 545th Ave, Cosmos, MN 56228

Most common first names in Cosmos, MN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1172.8 years
Walter1079.2 years
Albert977.0 years
Clarence775.0 years
Anna786.4 years
Arthur776.5 years
Alfred679.1 years
Harold679.6 years
Florence682.0 years
William677.3 years
Most common last names in Cosmos, MN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Anderson1580.4 years
Erickson1381.3 years
Peterson1381.8 years
Johnson1380.0 years
Schiro1074.3 years
Flemming775.9 years
Adams682.3 years
Martin582.4 years
Olson582.8 years
Minnick581.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cosmos, MN
  • 70.8%Utility gas
  • 15.6%Electricity
  • 12.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cosmos, MN
  • 51.0%Electricity
  • 40.8%Utility gas
  • 8.2%No fuel used


Cosmos compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.