Minnesota
Babbitt is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,420. Residents earn $54,318 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Babbitt receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Babbitt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Babbitt is $54,318, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Babbitt is $96,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $726 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Babbitt is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 129 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,420 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.
19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Babbitt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches, including 83.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,318 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,127 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,047 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,182 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 378 |
| County GDP | $565M |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Healthcare | 32 |
| Retail | 53 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,145 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.32% |
| Commute Time | 30.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $96,000 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $137,813 |
| Census Median Rent | $726 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,145 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.32% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,750/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Total Violent | 129.1/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 64.6/100K |
| 925% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 64.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,420.3/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 193.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,097.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 129.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 36.7°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.8 inches |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 83.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,606 ft (490 m) |
| Area | 106.0 sq mi (274.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6431°N, 91.9283°W |
| County FIPS | 27075 |
Winner: Democrat by 3.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Total Area | 106.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Retail Stores | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 30.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |