BOOKS & MORE RESEARCH & LEARN CALENDAR SERVICES ABOUT US Rochester Public LibraryInfoGuidesRochester & Olmsted CountyRochester Studies Enter Search Words Search Rochester & Olmsted County links and information about Rochester, Minnesota and Olmsted County Home Olmsted County Service Clubs Sports Rochester/Olmsted County History Rochester Studies Rochester Rankings in the News Rochester/Olmsted County Studies Local Statistics Rochester Statistics Community Networks CONTACT US Mon - Thu | 10AM - 8PM Fri - Sun | 10AM - 6PM Phone: 507-328-2300 Text: 507-722-1581 Email us Chat: ROCHESTER RANKINGS IN THE NEWS 10 Easiest cities to find a job 2014 Rochester listed as #8 2015 - Smartest Cities in MN - Rochester #4 2018 Most innovative cities 24/7 Wall St. has compiled a list of the 25 most innovative cities in the United States based on data obtained from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the year 2015, the most recent year that data is available. 24/7 Wall St. listed the metropolitan areas with the highest number of patents issued per 100,000 city residents. 2018 Most Innovative Metro Area Using data and statistics from reputable sources, go.verizon has mapped out the metropolitan areas that are breaking new ground and leading the charge in reshaping the technology industry. Best Cities for Successful Aging 2014 Best cities for women in the workforce - 2016 Rochester is ranked #1 Best City to Live in 2018 Livability explores what makes small-to-medium sized cities great places to live. Through proprietary research studies, articles and original photography and video, we examine topics related to community amenities, education, sustainability, transportation, housing and the economy. We then leverage that expertise to develop city rankings for a range of topics including small towns, college towns and our annual Top 100 Best Places to Live. Building Resilient Regions Ranking Rochester ranked no. 1 in regions responding and recovering from stress. Cities with the Most & Least Diversified Economies 2015 Rochester is 3rd least diversified in ranking CNBC Top States for Business 2015 Minnesota is ranked number one in competitiveness among states. County Health Rankings 2018 From the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Olmsted County ranks first in the state on health factors and eighth on health outcomes. Creative Class Growth [2012] Rochester projected as the biggest gainer in creative class growth in small metro areas. Forbes 25 Best Places to Retire 2015 Forbes Best Small Places for Business and Careers 2014 Rochester listed as #23 Least Stressed Cities - 2016 Rochester is #18 Livability 2017 Top places Rochester Rochester is number 1 on the list. Livability 2020 Top 100 - Rochester Livabillity 2019 Top 100 - Rochester Minnesota Homeless Study 2015 Data for Southeastern Minnesota Rochester Makes Clean Air List 2015 U.S. News Hospitals Rankings for Mayo Clinic WalletHub Most Diverse Cities 2018 Combines household diversity with our previous reports on social class diversity, ethno-racial diversity, and economic diversity. To identify the most kaleidoscopic places in America, WalletHub’s analysts tallied the scores of 313 of the largest cities across the four major diversity categories. ROCHESTER/OLMSTED COUNTY STUDIES About YoU A community asset inventory of Rochester. Report 2012 199 p. Broadway Corridor Study - 2015 Study to identify design solutions for the next 50 years for Broadway Avenue. Chateau Reuse Study August 2016 report on the recommendations for use of the Chateau Theater in Rochester, MN Community Health Needs Assessment 2019 A collaborative effort between Olmsted County Public Health Services, Olmsted Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic Rochester. Compass Point Rochester/Olmsted Report Oct 2016 (presentation) Minnesota Compass is a social indicators project that measures progress in our state, its seven regions, 87 counties and larger cities. Compass tracks trends in topic areas such as education, economy and workforce, health, housing, public safety, and a host of others. Compass Points Rochester/Olmsted Oct 2016 (at-a-glance) Minnesota Compass is a social indicators project that measures progress in our state, its seven regions, 87 counties and larger cities. Compass tracks trends in topic areas such as education, economy and workforce, health, housing, public safety, and a host of others. Comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment for Olmsted County 2014 Study by Maxfield Research DMC Destination Medical Center A Global Destination for Health and Healing. Includes a Community Presentation and Job Growth Breakdown. Downtown Master Plan 2010 Economic & Business Condition Reports Quarterly conditions by region, reported by the MN Secretary of State and St. Cloud University The Future is Gaining on Us... [2012] Review of demographic and economic trends affecting Rochester and Olmsted County, prepared by Phil Wheeler from the Rochester Olmsted County Planning Department. Journey to Growth [2013] A comprehensive five-year strategy coordinated by Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI) and the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce to effectively grow and diversify the economy of the Rochester metropolitan area consisting of Dodge, Olmsted, and Wabasha Counties. Long Range Transportation Plan 2040 A comprehensive look at anticipated transportation system development in Olmsted County for the next 25 to 30 years. Mayo Civic Center Expansion [2012] Business plan prepared by Betsch Associates Minnesota Student Survey Survey results include tables for Olmsted County. Olmsted County Health Rankings and Roadmaps An overview of health outcomes and factors in comparison to state and U.S. averages. Olmsted County Human Services Needs Assessment Project Vol. 1- 1978 Designed to idenitfy human service delivery system variables, utilization patterns and overall needs to provide accurate information for decision making., RAEDI Community Profile Profile of economic and social conditions in Rochester. Smart Growth - Rochester, MN Association of Realtors - 2015 Results of telephone survey conducted 2015 asking residents about quality of life, current housing, views on development and commute times. United Way Community Conversations 2016 This document is a summary of the community conversations held over the course of eight months in 2016. University of Minnesota - Rochester Master Plan [2014] LOCAL STATISTICS Building Permit Reports Salary Survey Reports RAEDI Annual Reports - Rochester Area Economic Development Inc Last Updated: Oct 26, 2021 5:06 PM URL: https://rplmn.libguides.com/rochester_olmsted Print Page Login to LibApps Subjects: Rochester Tags: local, olmsted county, rochester Library Hours: The library is open! Click here to see our current services.